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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1618
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Pedaret, n. (Cf. L. pedārius adj. = pedarian (senator). Cf. also 16th c. F. pedané adj. = (judge) of a village, local (judge), L. pedāneus petty (judge).) — 1618 Craig vi. 9.
[To Alexander Garden:] Braue pedaret, pretended to haue bene, First senator and cheefe in Sparta chosen
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