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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1618, 1689
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Tertian, n.1 [L. tertius third.] A student in his third year at University. — 1618 Marischal Coll. Rec. II 198.
Admissi kal. Octob. 1618 … Tertii Alexander Johnstoune [etc.] 1689 Marischal Coll. Rec. II 263.
The students of Marischall's Colledge Attestation anent the burning of the Pop … Begians Alexr Bannerman [etc.] … Semies George Allerdes [etc.] … Tertians Arthur Edgworth [etc.]
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