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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sindic, Syndik, n. Also: syndick, syndique. [F. syndic, syndique (14th c. in OED), late L. syndic- advocate or delegate representing a town; cf. e.m.E. sindique (1601).] a. A person appointed to represent some institution or corporation and to transact business on their behalf; a delegate, representative, or spokesman. b. specif. One of the four chief magistrates of Geneva. —a. 1531 Reg. Assed. S. Marie de Cupro 126b.
Johne Mungumry [etc.] [to be] … our … ondowtit bailȝeis procuratouris & sindicis 1581 Bk. Univ. Kirk II 502.
Clerkis of assemblies … syndikis or procuratouris of kirkis effearis 1678 Fountainhall Decis. I 23.
They either bind themselves by their act, or a syndick constitute by them —b. 1600-1610 Melvill 42.
Hendrie Scrymgeour … biggit thairon a trim house … quhilks … he left to the syndiques of the town [sc. Geneva]
