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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Court baroun, n. [e.m.E. (1542) and AF. court baron, early AF. court de baroun. Cf. Baroun court.] A court held by a baron or his steward, having jurisdiction in civil actions arising within the barony.Not in ordinary Sc. use even after the (English) Act of 1653, the usual terms being baron court or court of the barony. 14.. Acts I. 52/2.
Of the maner to hald Court Baroune [L. curias baronum] 1654 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 141. (Cf.
Doeing sute and service to such courts or courts baroun as shall be constituted in Scotland in such maner as is ordanit by ane other ordinance … for erecting courts baroun in Scotland 14.. Acts VI. ii. 752 b.) 1655 Stitchill Baron C. 1.
The firste Court Barron holden at Stitchell 1658 Ib. 15.
Court Barroun holden at Stitchell kirke