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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aliament, Alliament, erroneous var. of Eng. aliment. —1648 Aberd. B. Rec. 91 (for thair aliamenter [sic] daylie). 1662 Buccleuch Mun. II. 315 (ane honourable allowance for her alliament). 1675 Melrose R. Rec. II. 426 (ane years aliament).
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