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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1540
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Imperatour, n. [L. imperātor commander, ruler, emperor, e.m.E. imperator (1580).] The (Holy Roman) Emperor. — 1540 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 400.
Gevin to the Imperatouris servand quhilk brocht writtingis to the Kingis grace
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