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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1500, 1595
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Officiat(e, n. [Med. L. officiatus, f. as Officiat(t v.] An officer or official. a. = Officiale n. 1. b. = Officiar n. 2 e (3). — 1500 Caldwell P. I. 51.
David Cwnynghame chanon & officiate of Glasgwe 1595 Colville Lett. 136.
All the old officiatis of estate, the chancellour only excepted, ar discharged to sitt on suche matteris
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