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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1575
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Superintender, Superantender, n. [18th c. Eng. superintender (1776); Superintend v.] ? = Superintendent n. — 1573–4 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. VII 77.
Item for berin of ane wryttin to Cauder to superintender 1574–5 Haddington Treas. Acc. 27.
The gentillmen of the paroching to meit the superantender in the kyrk for taking ordour in bying the byble
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