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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-clerk, -cleark, n. [ME and e.m.E. onder clerk (1393), vndir clerke (1426-7); Clerk n.] An assistant or deputy clerk. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 270.
That na deliverance of billis be in ony criminal actioun … except the justice-general … or in his absence, the justice-clerk, subscrive the samin; or in baith thair absence, thair under-clerk speciallie depute to that effect a1686 Turner Mem. 141.
Master Keith … ,under cleark to the Privie Councell
