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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Landsettertoun, -settirtun, n. [? Of Norse origin, but precise etym. doubtful.] ? A fee or fine on letting or re-letting land. — 1576 Orkney Oppress. 57.
For ilk thre ȝeiris gerssowme of ane last of land, thai war wont to pay fyve dolouris, quhilk is callit the eistercowp and landsettertoun 1589 Reg. Great S. 565/2.
Cum … lie wattill, foircoip, landsettirtun, austercope, scattis, landmaillis, wrak, wair, et waif et aliis juribus
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