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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Increment, n. [ME. (c 1425), L. incrēmentum.] Increase; an increase (in revenue, etc.) —a. 1456 Hay I. 255/32.
I traist it … sall tak gude increment and mak gracious end 1510 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 127.
Sen that all increment of vertew, … and knawlege standis in guid begynnyng and fundament 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. prol. 85.
In thé is amorous lufe … With incrementis fresche in lustie age 1533 Boece i. vii. 48 b.
Coill, King of Pichtis, … ferit nocht litill the incrementis of thai nychtboure naciouns 1567 Reg. Privy C. I. 582.
Quhilk abusioun and confusioun hes now takin sic increment, that the auld Counsale … cheis men of thair factiounb. 1503 Reg. Morton II. 260.
To the … furtherance of the service of God, … increment, reparatioun and uphald of halykirk 1535 Stewart 44688.
Into the eiking of thair increment, Possessand it with landis and with greit rent
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