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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Insett, p.p. and ppl. a. [Cf. ME. insett p.p. ingrafted (c 1374, north.) in-set p.t. appointed (a 1300).] Set in office, appointed. — 1558-66 Knox I. 357.
The laird of Killfaunes, insett provest be the quene 1602 Conv. Burghs II. 138.
Giff ony skipper becumis seik, … sua thatt his awneris will sett in ane vther skipper … , than … the cumpany to serwe … this new insett skipper for the samyn hyre
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