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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Enfeftment, n. [ME. (c 1460).] = Infeftment n. — 1439 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. 7.
The quilk enfeftment … we ratefi 1493 Lindores Abbey 179.
Anentis the making of out-men burges but licens … contrare thare enfefftment 1587 Antiq. Aberd. & B. II. 439.
For enfeftment to be gevin of the samen [lordship] be your Hienes charter and enfeftment vnder the greit seill
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