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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1653
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Vice-parent, n. [Vice- prefix and Parent n.] A person acting in the place of a parent. —1653 Sc. Ant. V 180.
It is inactit that before baptizme, if he be on lyfe, or not negotiat abroade out of the countrey, … the vice-parent come to the church and give upe to minister the chyld's name with thrie or tuo witnesses
