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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Decon(e, variant of Decan(e n.¹, Deacon n.¹ 1569 Digest Justiciary Proc. G. 33.
Nowie Bussat, decone of cheringeares 1579 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 34.
The exorbitant … compositionis takin be the deconis of the craftis … fra craftismen … in admytting thame 1593 Acts IV. 30/2.
The provest, ballies, counsall and deconis of the burgh of Edinburgh 1612 Crim. Trials III. i. 237.
In name of Johnne Carmichell, decone of the tailȝeouris 1644 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 13.
William Anderson, decon conveinar, wes ordanit to caus the deacons of the crafts convein 1672 Melrose R. Rec. II. 295.
[Both parties referred themselves] to the decone and boxmaister