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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prefixioun,) Prefeitioun, n. [e.m.E. prefixcion (1526), prefixion (1536), F. prefixion (1372 in Godef. Compl.), L. type *præfixiōn- n. of action f. præfīgĕre to prefix.] Arranging beforehand, pre-arrangement. —1539 Reg. Privy S. II 457/1.
The pape … hes promovit … Robert Stewart to the abbacy of Halyrudehous … be the prefeitioun and promotioun of Robert, than elect, now Bischop, of Ros
