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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1484-1542, 1604
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Hender-end, n. [Hender a.2 Cf. Hinder-end.] The last or final part, the end. — 1484 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 42.
Fra the day that Dauid Menȝes pait him the henderend of his fee of xx lih. c1515 Asloan MS I. 218/7.
Thare was ane counsall generale haldin … , in the hender end of the quhilk counsall [etc.] 1542 Acts II. 415/1.
In the henderend of the said cheptour thir wourdis [to] be eikit 1542 Reg. Cupar Abbey II. 200.
The auld endentoure … in the hender end of the auld registrar buik 1604 Acts IV. 261/2.
To cum vp heir about the henderend of August
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