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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Covent, v. [? For convent or covenant.] tr. To make a contract with (a person). — 1591 4th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 539/1.
Mr Dauid Blyth, is couentit and feit schuill master quhill Beltane nixt to cum
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