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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1643
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Perforce, n. [? Cf. Parforce adv. (n.)] A military officer ranking below an ensign but above a sergeant, in the army of 1643. — 1643 Acts VI. 47/1.
With power to the said Colonell to nominat and appoynt a quartermaster a chirurgiane & a perforce to the said regiment … The pay of the perforce to be monethlie 18 lib.
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