Sc. Obs. rare–1. [ad. med.L. lēgāt-us nāt-us lit. ‘legate born,’ i.e., having an inherent right to the dignity of a legate. Cf. F. légat-né.] An archbishop (e.g., of Canterbury) who in virtue of his office exercised the rights of a papal legate.
1552. Abp. Hamilton, Catech. (1884), 1. Johne Archbischop of sanct Androus Legatnait and primat of the kirk of Scotland.
