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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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Testificating, n. [Testificat n.] The action or fact of testifying to something in writing, the supplying of a certificate. —c1680 McWard Serm. 80.
If some … intrants got testificates from ministers … of their lawful admission to such a kirk [etc.] … this way of testificating … was rejected by all