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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Apportionment, n. [e.m.E. (1628), med. L. apportionamentum.] A portion assigned to one. — 1547 Blk. Friars Perth 241.
Gif it sall happin . . the said Iohn Malcolme to deceis befoir the outrynning of the said thrie croppis, the day of the deceis of the said Iohn sall be the last day of his apportionment
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