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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Remitting,) Remytting, -metting, vbl. n. Also: rem-. [Late ME remyttyng (c1450); Remit(t v.] The action of remitting, in senses 3, 4 and 8 c of Remit(t v. — 1496 Acta Conc. II 26.
He … schew the compt made apone the sade extrect quhair thai war superexpendit be the forgeving and remytting of sowmes be our soverane lord — 16.. Rudiments fol. 18a.
Of remmitting or aswadgeing By litle and litle, leasurlie, softlie and faire [etc.] — 1577 Lanark B. Rec. 73.
Befoir the ellecting of the provest and remetting of the provestrie of Jhon Carmychell and off that offece [etc.]
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