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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Junto, Juncto, n. [e.m.E. (1641), var. of junta (1623).] A junto, a cabal; a (Spanish) junta. —1643 Baillie II. 125.
Before, a junto of seven ruled all 1644 Ib. 149.
The wisdom of the Spanish junto 1684 Lauder Jrnl. 134.
To the six who remained of the juncto or secret committee of Counsel, … the king … added tuo more a1686 Turner Mem. 153.
I tooke pains to learne from whom that order came, whether from one man, … or … men, as a councell, a committee, or junto
