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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Imperatour, n. [L. imperātor commander, ruler, emperor, e.m.E. imperator (1580).] The (Holy Roman) Emperor. —1540 Treas. Acc. VII. 400.
Gevin to the Imperatouris servand quhilk brocht writtingis to the Kingis grace
