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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Genitour, n. [e.m.E. genitour (1537), -ytur (1447), L. genitor.] A progenitor. —1449 Reg. Episc. Glasg. 370.
The priuilege and custum … vsyt & kepyt in tym of our genitouris