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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Exemit, Exemed, ppl. a. [f. Exeme v.2] Exempt. — 1571 Bann. Memor. 67.
He yit continowis thairto, … ewin as he wer ane exemit persone nocht subject to lawes 1606 Birnie Kirk-b. iii. 4.
The innes of eternity are alreadie arled in … by our two faithful furriours (Enoch and Elias) the Lords exemed ones
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