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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Law-borrow(e, n. [Back-formation f. Law-borowisn.] = Law-borch n. 1. — 1503 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 68.
Johne of Keitht come law borrow for Johne Nory and Sande Wilsoun … that the alderman [etc.] … and thar tennents sal be skaithles of thame 1508 Kennedy Aberd. Ann. II. 476.
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