Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CORRESPONDENT, n. Ecclesiastical term: a committee of delegates from scattered church meetings (J.B.J.).Sc. 1738 D. Woodside Soul of a Church (1918) ii.:
A day should be set apart . . . to lay a foundation for a correspondent.
