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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1667-1694
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Endew, Endue, a. [f. Dew a. 4, 5.]
1. Due to be paid; owing (as a debt). 1667 Corshill Baron Ct. 75.
The sowme of threttie two libs. scotis endew be her … for merchand commoditie 1674 Corshill Baron Ct. 117.
For arreisting of seaven pond of fieall endew to her 1680 Irvine Mun. II. 102.
I … discharg the forsaid proveist, baliffs [etc.] … of all annualrents endew by them to me 1694 Corshill Baron Ct. 189.
William Alexander … persued John Picken … for two dolloris full endue to him
2. Under obligation to pay; owing (as a debtor). 1667 Corshill Baron Ct. 73.
Alexander Harper … wes endew him the sowme of sevein merkis scotis before his deceas 1689 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 555.
If the factor was endew any other thing to them it was not of the petitioners concerne in the least
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