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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Viz., Vizt., Vz., adv. [e.m.E. viz. (a1540), vz. (1596), viz^t. (1645), abbrev. of Videlicet adv., z represents the med. L. symbol of contraction for <-et>.] = Videlicet adv. —1513 Prestwick B. Rec. 45.
Sanc Thomas ewyn, forow Ȝwill; vz. xxj day of December 1578 Inverness Rec. I 264.
All and haill the commoun huyr mungaris, harlattis and fornicatouris following, viz. Elspat Gutthre [etc.] 1671 Letter by Mr. John Davidson 18.
A presbyterian of the straitest sect viz. of those nick-named and called M^cMillanean's Principles 1720 Rothesay Par. Rec. 354.
The presbytery appointed that he, vizt. the minister, should draw up the form of a solemn oath