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Setlar, n. [Of uncertain origin and meaning, but perhaps derived f. Sattill v.] ? A sum of money payable as a fine or penalty. — 1561 Inverness Rec. I 60.
That thair be nane yerdit within the kyrk bode without licence … and that ane of the balyes compone for the setlar and Martin Waus be collector to the vptakyn of the same, and the same to be disponit on the weyll of this bruch