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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1538-1572
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Conductioun, n. [L. conductio. Also in e.m.E. (a 1618).] Engaging, hiring. — 1538 Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI. (J).
Tuechyng the conductioun and feyng of the menstrallis 1540 Acts II. 376/1.
Anentis conductioun of craftismen 1572 Ib. III. 75/2.
All deidis of hostilitie, in raising and conductioun of men of weir
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