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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Procuratrice, n. [F. procuratrice (Hatz.-Darm.).] = Procuratrix n. —1569 Canongate Ct. Bk. 113.
Comperand personalie in jugement [name blank] spous to the said Mr. Robert and as procuratrice for him on the ane parte [etc.] 1572 Prot. Bk. J. Robeson MS 161 b.
The said Cristiane procuratrice foirsaid past … and socht … ane of the baillies