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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1619
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(Protomist,) -myst, n. (e.m.E. protomist a chief priest (1635), med. L. protomystes or -a, f. eccl. Gk. = chief priest, bishop.) —1619 Garden Elphinstoun 4.
Whan Bishop Blacater … Transported was to Glasco's seat, And protomyst thair plac'd