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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mercenarius, a. [L.: cf. Mercenarye a.] = Mercenar a. —1576 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 371.
Whether is he just possessor of the benefice, or may he be compted mercenarius for his stipend
