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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Returné, -ay, n. [OF retournee (1160 in Greimas)] a. (One's) return. b. A copy, or extract, of a retour. —a. 1513 Doug. ix iv 18.
Gyf so betyd ony aduersyte Or aventour befor hys returne —b. 1582 Edinb. Test. XII 12.
Thrie sesingis of the said landis with ane returnay quhilkis euidentis the said Maus ordanit hir said spous to retene in his handis
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