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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1577-1578
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Preminatioun, n. ? Irregular or erroneous variant of Premunitio(u)n n. or Premonitio(u)n n. ? Cautionary advice, prior warning. = Premonitio(u)n n. 3 — a1578 Pitsc. II 57/9.
The said sermoin being done maist honourabillie and clarklie be the preminatioun of the said Mr. Johnne Winram [sc. persuading the bishops to be charitable and merciful to Wishart]
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