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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Ministratour, n. [e.m.E. mynystratour (1523), ministrator, L. ministrātor, f. ministrāre Minister v., Ministrat v.] One who dispenses, executes or administers (justice). —1550 Reg. Cupar A. II. 75.
Thai and the tenentis salbe obedient to ws … our successouris, ministratouris of justice, spirituale and temporale
