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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pertenand, a. (? Irreg., or ? erron., for e.m.E. pretendent that claims to be (somebody) (1594), -ant, also noun (1598), OF. prétendant (16th c. in Littré), pres. p. of prétendre Pretend v. But possibly a special use of Pertenandppl. a. (for the const., cf. Pertene v. 6).) — 1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 414.
The Duke of Rothasay mycht mak no defence Quhilk wes pertenand roye of this regioun
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