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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Tribunate, n. [e.m.E. tribunate (1546), L. tribūnātus.] In ancient Rome: The office of tribune, tribuneship. —1533 Bell. Livy II 74/26.
Bot quhat suld have mouit Spu. Melius to seik the kingdome, quhilk was mare habil to haue desirit than to haue obtenit the tribunate, howbeit he wes ane riche merchand of victalis
