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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1681
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Under-officer, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. vnder offycer (c1400); Officer(e n. 1.] A subordinate officer or official. — 1681 (1691) Consideration on the Scots Mint 26.
The under-officers of the mint were negligent in keeping of compt-books
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