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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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For(e)maling, vbl. n. Also: foir-, formailling. [f. Foremale,v.] Letting for prepayment of rent. — 1474 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 527.
With all … wther landis, annuall rentis, wadsetis, formalingis pertening or may perten to me 1506 Glasgow Dioc. Reg. II. 162.
Possessione of thai samyn [lands], free and quyte of all … wedsetting, coniunct feftment, foremaling [etc.] 1587 Acts III. 456/2.
Wadsetting and foir mailling of his parkes
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