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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Priorie, n.2 [Irreg. f. Prior adj. or erron. for Prioritie n.] = Prioritie c. —1600 Acts IV 246/2.
The frequent contentionis and debaittis … anent the priorie in places and voting
