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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-aumerale, n. [Amerale n. Cf. 17th c. Eng. under-admirall (16 … ) a rear-admiral in the navy, Du. onder-admiraal, Germ. Unteradmiral.] An admiral-depute of the High Court of Admiralty of Scotland, or ? his depute (see Admir. Ct. Bk. (Stair Soc., 1937) xv). —1445 Aberd. B. Rec. I 13.
Twa of the ballieis … and Gilbert Meignes, vnder aumerale in name of the tovne has resauit in to saafgarde … Roger Yhong, Inglisman
