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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1535, 1660
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Murra(y. The name of the province or district of Moray. Attrib. — 1535 Stewart 16141.
Ane Murra man maist inwart with the king 1535 Ib. 27464.
It hapnit him in Murraland to hald In Forest toun … ane justice-air 1660 Banff Ann. I. 142.
For everie loadining of Murray timber
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