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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Postulat, v. [e.m.E. postulate to demand, claim (1593), to nominate to a prelacy subject to dispensation (1533–4), L. postulāt- p.p. stem of postulāre.] = Postule v. —1619 Garden Elphinstoun 7.
The channons, clerks, and all … Prayes and for pastor postulats Ane Williame Elphinstoune
