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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Promosition, irreg. var. of Promotioun(e n. —1568 Haddington Corr. 269.
Williame Maitland quhome … we … not onlie promovit to the office of secretar bot richlie rewardit him and all his freindis with benefites, giftis, and promositiones
