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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sivell, Siweill. Varr. of Civil(l adj. 1531 Rec. Earld. Orkney 214.
Be ony just titil of lawe, cannone or sivell ?1641 Irvine Mun. II 51.
That all inhabitantis be subject to thair magistratis in all thingis siweill and politik for the weill of the burche
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