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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Jurement, n. [OF. jurement. Cf. Jurament.] An oath, a solemn asseveration. — 1456 Hay I. 194/14.
His first athe and jurement of fidelitee Ib. 216/29.
Se quhat grete jurementis the emperouris has maid to the pape Ib. 265/30.
The jurement of calumpny, that is gevin in the entree of all pledis c1460 Wisd. Sol. (S.T.S.) 390.
He that is wys kepis the bidinge of God and his jurementis
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