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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Remburs(e, Ramburs(e, v. [F. rembourser (1444 in Larousse). Cf. Ranburs(e, Reimburse v., Rimburse v.] tr. To repay (a sum) (to a person).(a) 1579 Conv. Burghs I 79.
That thair menis expenssis … may be rembursit 1581 Ib. 116.
To remburs, content, and pay the sam to [etc.] 1679 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. MS 9 June.
Quhill it be rembursed againe(b) 1582 Treas. Acc. MS 59.
Rambursit to the laird of Largo that he gaif out in drink siluer 1585 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 415.
The sowme … to be ramburset agane to the town 1634 Glasgow Weavers 78.
Ramburst 1651 Aberd. Council Lett. III 244.