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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1475
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Legens, n. [Aphetic var. of alegens Allegeance n.1 2: cf. ME. legeauns (c 1425).] Allegation of right or title advanced in a court of law. — 1475 Peebles B. Rec. I. 175.
The said Wilyam and his ayris … dischargis thaim … to mak ony clam na legens of the saydis anvellis
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