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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Executrix, n. Also: executrixt, -torix, exeqwetrix. [e.m.E. (1502), med. L. executrix.] A female executor.1535 Glasgow Prot. IV. 70.
Maxwel lady Bardowe, relic and executrix of quhilom Jhon Hammylton of Bardowe 1565 Rep. Southesk MSS. 17.
He left … his spows executrixt and onely intromissetrix with all his guddis and gair 1596 Rep. Milne Home MSS. 61.
I leawe my said spowse only exeqwetrix and intromettres with my guidis and geir 1612 Edinb. Test. XLVII. 34 b.
The said Hew … nominat … his spous his onlie executrix 1674 Ib. LXXV. i.
In respect of the said executorix her not knouledge of the samen, or in respect of the irresponsalatie of the persones debitores therin 1695 Burnett Fam. P. MS.
The said Cathrin Burnet, executrix, creditrix to the said deceist
