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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Court-day, n. [Late ME. corte day (1484–5); f. Court n. 3.] — 1556 Peebles B. Rec. 236.
The inqueist … assignis the nixt court day … to the said Iohne to tak consultatioun 1652 Ib. II. 7.
The … lands of Caidmure … to be rowpeit at the mercate croce, and upon thrie court dayes 1670 Corshill Baron Ct. 92.
Compeired the said Katherine … and desyred the nixt court day for advisement
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