A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patrat, a. (Fader patrat, = L. pater patrātus, ‘the fetial priest who ratified a treaty with religious rites’ (Lewis & Short), L. patrāt-us, p.p. of patrāre to effect.) —1533 Bell. Livy I. 54/31.
Commandis thow me to fens ane band with the fader patrat of Albane pepill Ib. 55/7.
