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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delegat, Deligat, p.p. and ppl. a. [e.m.E. delegate, L. dēlēgātus. Cf. Diligat.] Delegated. —1497 Acta Conc. II. 86.
Ane commissione … direct to … Georg, Bischop of Dunkeldin. as juge deligat a1650 Row 176.
The King … shall propound them to Commissioners delegat for that effect 1649 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 109.
The reportis of those quha were deligat to speak with the craftis
