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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1608
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Promptuar, n. (As if f. an unrecorded L. *promptuarius n. a store-keeper, appar. by misunderstanding of late and med. L. promptuarium store-room, repository, or 16th c. F. promptuaire id.: cf. late ME and e.m.E. promptuary id. (c 1450).) —1608 Craven Argyll Diocese 60.
Your charge shall be without the house my grieve and purveyor, within my oeconomes and promptuar
