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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-worthie, a. Worthy to belong to the church, or to give judgement in church matters. —1567 Bk. Univ. Kirk (Peterkin) 71.
[They] sall plant ministers … and … remove nane out of their rowme … without the advyce … both of the ministrie, and kirk-worthie of the place