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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599, 1650
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Paroch(e)-, Paroys-church, n. [ME. and e.m.E. parische-chirch (Wyclif). Cf. Paroch(e)-kirk and Pari(s)che-kirk.] A parish church. — 1559 Kirkcaldy in Knox VI. 34.
As to paroys churchis they cleyns them of ymages 15.. Clariodus ii. 290.
In sum paroch church go teache c1650 Spalding II. 6.
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