A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1550-1592
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Subdelegat, n. [17th c. Eng. sub-deligate (1668); AF, OF subdelegat (OED), med. L. subdelegat- (1200 in Latham), p.p. stem of subdelegare.] The nominee or representative of one who is himself delegated to perform a certain task; a deputy or assistant delegate. —c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i 215.
I sall for thy plesance (Sa that thow mak me thy subdelegat) Thy fault reforme 1592 Acts III 557/2.
That the said master of the mettallis … and his sub-delegattis ane or ma to be appointit be him
