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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1587
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(Ele-,) Elimosinarie, n. [f. Elemosinar,n.] Almonry. —1587 Acts III. 402/1.
All and sindrie the foirsaidis pensionis … with the said gift of the office of elimosinarie