[267] Foreign; irrelevant.
[268] Thread; sequence.
[269] Dowry.
[270] And yet, notwithstanding, we are not so precise, but that we are content that particular kirks use them in that behalf, with the consent of the ministry of the same, as they will answer to God, and to the Assembly of the Universal Kirk gathered within the realm. (Additio.)
[271] Beam.
[272] That is, in modern terms, 27th January 1561, the year running from 25th March (instead of 1st January), in the computation of time then in use.
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