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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1660
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Ultimat, adj. [17th c. Eng. ultimate (1654), late L. ultimat-.] Last, final. — 1660 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III 497.
To the intent thair micht be no longer delay, this being the last night of their meeting, they sent thair vltimat thoughtis in wreating
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