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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1465
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Mandatary, n. [L. mandātārius, e.m.E. mandatary, -arie (17th c.).] A mandatory, agent, attorney. — 1465 Coldingham Priory 203.
I Willyam Barton messynger and mandatary of our said haly fadre
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