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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1539
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Successatrice, n. [Med. L. succestrix (c1414 in Latham), f. as Succes(s n.] An heiress to an estate. —1539 Ex. Processes (Reg. H.) No. x (Scott v. Scott & McDowall).
Janet Scot nece air and successatrice of the said vmquhile Walter
