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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avay, Away, n. [Cf. Avay,v.] An argument or plea advanced in court. 1410–1 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 31.
The parteis awaiand to the court … and eftir thair awaieis withdrawand thaim 1425 Liber Melros 544.
Than the sayd parteis made thaire awayis schawand … thair rychtis and clamys on ilke syde 1428 Bk. Carlaverock II. 430.
Eftir mony argumentis, allegeance, awayis, and altercacionis made on bathe the sydys 1472 Bamff Chart. 29.
The writis, resonis, and avais of bath the partiis herd and undirstandin