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† ˈpromissary Obs. rare.
[f. L. prōmiss-, ppl. stem of prōmittĕre (see promit v.) + -ary1.]
1. (?) = procurator1.
c1485Digby Myst. (1882) iii. 237, I am pylat pr[o]mmyssary and presedent.
2. = promisee.
1655T. White Grounds Obed. & Govt. 36 He who maketh a promise to another, so it be a perfect one,..puts himselfe and his promissary into a rank of agency and patiency. |