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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1638
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Habily, adv. [Cf. Habil(l a. 4.] In proper form. — 1638 Aboyne Rec. 287.
The said noble Marques [etc.] … binds and obliges them … duly, habily and effectually, to infeft and sease the said John [etc.]
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