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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1562
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Post, n.3 [F. poste masc. (15–16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), Ital. posto a post or employment, L. postum (whence also Du. post), contracted f. positum, p.p. neut. of pōnere to place; e.m.E. poste a sentry's post (1598), an employment (1695–6).] (A person's) office, post or situation. — 1562 Edinb. Hammermen 252.
Ane sufficient nvmer of the maist honest of tham to quhome he offerit gladlie to refer his post [sc. the deaconship]
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