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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Parochy, Parrochie, n. [MF. parochie (1474 in Godef.), late L. parochia. Cf. Paroch(e n. and Parochrie n.] A parish. Also attrib. —c1420 Wynt. v. 2449.
And ilk prest … He ordanyd to kepe the parochy Till hym assygnyd distinctly Ib. 2902.
Wyth-owtyn lewe gottyn … off patrowne Off that parochy [C. paroche] Ib. 2898. —1561 St. A. Kirk S. 78.
Wythin the parrochie kyrk of Sanctandrois
