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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Economus,) Ekonomous, Econimes, n. [med. L. Cf. Œconomus, Yconomus.] A steward. —1593 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 93.
The office of ekonomous, collectorie, and stewartrie of the new colledge 1690 Greyfriars Interments 569.
Iohn Sangster, econimes of Old St. Andrews
