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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gratnis, n. [f. Grat a.] Greatness; in his gratnis, his majesty. —1473 Acta Aud. 29/1.
The lordis … counesalis oure souverain lord incontinent to restore him to the samyn … and humbly … besekis his gratnis herefore
