† ˈpluracieSc.Obs. [irreg.f. L. plūs, plūr- more: cf.med.L. plūritās.] = plurality. 1581Sc. Acts Jas. VI (1814) III. 211/1 It being found maist difficill, That in þe charge of pluracie [ed. 1597 pluralitie] of kirkkis ony ane minister may instructe mone [1597 monie] flokis.