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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lachfasting, n. [ON. log-festing, f. lǫg-festa v. ‘to claim a thing as one's lawful property, and thus forbid another any use of it’: cf. Lawfest n.] In Orkney: Legal preservation of property against encroachment. — 1502 Orkney Rentals i. 22.
The linkis of Lythis … is maisterfullie & againe the law attour lachfasting ilk yeir … occupiit be the uthalmen of Akiris and Lythis & nathing payit for the samin
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