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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coram, n. [Variant of Corum, by confusion with L. coram in presence of.] A quorum. 1633 Red Bk. Menteith II. 52.
Though thair do not remain so many as we have sett doun for the coram 1657 Balfour Ann. I. 167.
Aney 4 of the number, … to be the coram 1668 Conv. Burghs III. 603.
Be ane adicinall desyre … ther may be a coram appointed of the counsell 1685 Brodie Diary 506.
Som circuit court to be held at Elgin by a coram of the councel 1708 Corshill Baron Ct. 236.
Three of the counsell and any one of the baillies being a coram