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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1644
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Indorsat(e, p.p. [med. L. indorsatus.] Endorsed; very common in the phrase ‘dewlie execute and indorsat(e’. — a1500 Henr. Fab. 1160.
The rauin … Indorsat hes the write 1503 Acts II. 242/1.
That thare sall be na exception … admittit again the summondis, it beand lauchtfully indorsate c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i. 863.
Be this our letter Execute and indorsat dewlie 1579 Acts III. 144/2.
That … the iustice clerk … tak souirtie for agane bringing of the lettres dewlie execut and indorsat 1622-6 Bisset I. 251/11.
The … supplicatioun … dewilie execute and indorsate 1631 Kirkcaldy Presb. 30.
Mr David Anderson gave in ane indorsat summonds 1644 Strathbogie Presb. 53.
Ane edict being servit and indorsat, … the said Mr. George vas admitted minister
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