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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Generallschip, n. [e.m.E. generalship (1591), f. General,n.] The office of (vicar) general. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 287/20.
The bischop … gaif to that pryonr the wickar generallschip Ib. 304/8.
His wicarage and generallschip
