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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Literatorie, adv. (Med.L. litteratorie (1200–1558) by letter, in writing.) —1533 Dunferm. Reg. Ct. 104.
Decernit be the decreit of curt to be summond literatorie to the next curt and poindit 1565–66 Inverness Rec. I. 132.
The said Deyne Dauid literatorie to produce his commissioun 1645 Kirkcaldy Presb. 296.
To sowmon him literatorie to compeire befoir the Presbytrie
