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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1532
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Proxy, n. [Late ME prokecye the action of a deputy (c1440), procusy (c1460), proccy (c1475), proxci (1484), proxi (1534), also = provision for a visiting bishop, f. proc'cy, contracted from procuracy Procuracie n.] Provision or entertainment for a visiting bishop or his representative. — 1531–2 Reg. Soltre 197.
For the proxis, creme-stok, synodals and denis visitacioun xliii s. x d.
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