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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1582-1584
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(Paterine,) Pateryne, a. [Appar. erron. f. L. pater father (cf. L. patern-us and paternal-is Paternall a.).] ? Related through the father or on the father's side, paternal. — 1582–3 Perth B. Ct. MS. 2 Feb.
Me James Menȝeis … makis … Alexander Menȝeis my brodir pateryne my verrȝ laufull … procuratour for me 1583–4 Ib. 25 Feb.
Anent the actioun … persewit be Elspet Bannafis … contrar … Henry Bannafis hir brother pateryne
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