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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Astent, n. [Var. of estent Extent n. See also Stent n.] Valuation of lands. 1438 Montgomery Mem. 29.
The forsayd Alexander sall geff … als mikyll as the ald astent is in propirte in a yher 1443 Reg. Great S. 85/1.
With ane pundis worth of lande of aulde astente 1479 Acta Aud. 89/2.
The xx s. wortht of land of ald astent of Dalruskel