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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dum-,) Dwmlawit, p.t. [ON. dómlagðe, p.t. of dómleggja. Cf. Domlad.] Laid before the court. — 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 5 b.
Frances Nicolsoun compeiris as procuratour for Hew Sinclair of brughe and dwmlawit with Thomas Lawder [etc.] 1604 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 152.
Compeirit Alexander Bruce procurator … and dwmlawit with Dauid Sinclair, fold of Burray [etc.] Ib.
And siclyk dwmlawit with him anent the payment [etc.]