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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oeconomike, -ick, a. [e.m.E. oeconomick (1592), L. oeconomicus.] Concerned with the management of a household, domestic (manager). —1598 James VI Basil. Doron 106/3.
Sa aucht ye haue a double caire for the ueill reuling of youre awin seruantis, sen unto thaime ye are baith a politike & oeconomike [1599, oeconomick] gouuernoure
