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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Leas(s)e, Leace, n. [e.m.E. leas(e, lese (1483): cf. Lase n.] A lease. — 1571 Misc. Bann. C. III. 132.
That no leasse or tak be maid of any ecclesiasticall benefice or landis … bot for xxi ȝeris, or thrie lyfes 1647 Glasg. B. Rec. II. 126.
Anent the requeist of Mr. Johne Spreule … for ane leace of the chop … next to the wryting chalmer
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