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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1649
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Literatioune, n. [Late L. litterātio instruction in reading and writing, grammar.] Literacy, learning. = Literatur(e n. — 1649 Inverness Rec. II. 202.
To give tryall of thair literatioune and qualificatiounes for the said functioune [of schoolmaster]
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