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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1485
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Elective, a. [e.m.E. electif (1531), elective, med. L. ēlectīvus.] Filled by election. —1485 Acts II. 172/1.
Al benefice electiue quhilkis … pertenis to the eleccioun of chepteris