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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1564-1596, 1648
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Nominating, vbl. n. Also shortened or erroneous form: nominyng. Nominating, designating, appointing. —1564 Perth B. Ct. 147 (6 Sept.).
The nominyng and admitting of the inqueist1596 (1650) Dundee B. Laws 103.
The baillies … being conveined … for leiting, nominating, and electing of the deane of gild 1648 Cullen Kirk S. Jan. 23.
The minister & elders appointed the morrou for nominating some elders
