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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1478, 1595
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(Resavar General,) Ressaver Generall. Also:Ressavour Generale. [ME and e.m.E. receyvour generall (1439).] = The General Resavar, Resavar n. 3 (5). —1478 Acts Lords Auditors 80/2.
Alexander Lesly Ressauour Generale to our souerain lord 1595 Skene in Misc. Stair Soc. I 143.
Andro, Bischop of Aberdeen than Ressaver Generall for the space of nyne yeiris nixt
