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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Proctor fiscall, n. = Procurato(u)r fiscal(l, Procuto(u)r fiscall. —1670 Lauder Notice Affairs I 7.
Wheir the bischop having empowered his comissar to choyse and admitt proctors it was found by this power he could not enter a proctor fiscall 1683 Ib. 431.
[James] Laury, the nottar and proctor-fiscall in Lanrick … is sentenced to be hanged
