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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1592
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Eleit, n. [F. élit. Cf. Elyte n.] A person nominated for election. — 1592 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 386.
The eleittis of prowestrie, Alexander Ruderfurd [etc.] 1592 Ib.
The four persones of the eikit eleitis of the bailleis
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