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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1562-1577, 1654
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Ordinar, n.2 [Late ME. ordyner (1422), ME. ordeyn-, ordeinour (c 1290), e.m.E. ordainer, AF. ordenour, -inour, -einour, f. OF. ordener, AF. ordeiner, Ordain v.] One who appoints, settles or decrees (something); one who invests or ordains (an ecclesiastic). — 1562 Charter (Reg. H.) Suppl. 11 Apr.
Beand principale settaris nemmaris and ordinaris of the said diuisioun [of land] 1577 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 386.
To summound the chapter of Sanct Androes … and the ordinars and inaugurers of the said Mr Patrick 1654 Fam. Innes 178.
Send to Mr. George Norvall and get his advyce … for he and Sir Thomas Nicolson ar my ordinars
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