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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deputrie, -ry, n. Also: deputre, -ri, deputtrye. [f. Deput(e n.] The office of deputy.1476 Breadalbane P. (Reg. H.) No. 14.
All & sindry vther thingis till do & vse that till the office of levetennand deputry pertenis or may pertene Ib.
Thir our lettris of deputry till endure for our will 1485 Acta Conc. *97/2.
The powere that he had in write, outher of generale deputre or speceale, of the said office 1505 Lennox Mun. 170.
All and sindri wther thingis to do, … that to the office of schireffis deput or deputri pertenis 1520 Fife Sheriff Ct. 176.
I discharge Dauid Gregour baytht of deputrie & office of schiref clerk … & al utheris havand office of clerkship ore deputtrye 1563 Reg. Privy C. I. 240.
He … sall accept upon him the office of deputrie of the keping of Liddisdale fra the principall kepar thairof 1584 Acts III. 300/2.
The gift and commissioun gevin … to Robert Melvill … of the office of deputrie and clerkship in the said office of thesaurarie 1637 Aberd. Council Lett. II. 79.
