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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1582-1672
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Neutrallie, -y, Newtrallie, adv. [e.m.E. newtrally (1571), newtraly.] (Persons chosen) as being neutral, uncommitted or impartial. — 1582 Laing MSS. I. 33.
To four Kerris newtrallie chosin, and the laird of Cessfurd, owrisman 1632 Lithgow Trav. 243.
Not much condemning, neither absolutely qualifying them but shall … neutrally nominate … those places 1672 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. MS. 10 June.
That the debaitable marche … shall be submittit to four men newtrallie to be chosen
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