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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pluracie, n. [f. L. plūr-, oblique stem of plūs more. Cf. med. L. pluritas.] The fact of being more than one. = Pluralite(e n. 1. — 1581 Acts III. 211/1.
It being found maist difficill that in the charge of pluracie of kirkkis ony ane minister may instruct mone flokis [etc.]
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