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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sonrent, n. [Appar. a nonce-form, by analogy with Manrent n.; Son(e n.2] A solemn undertaking to be ‘man’ or faithful supporter to a superior to whom one's father has already given a bond of manrent. — 1476 Thanes of Cawdor 61.
The fyrst sone of the said Huchowne … sall becum man to the said thayne [and] … sall spous ande haff to wyff ane of the saide thanys dochteris … the quhilkis sonrent manrente ande mariage lelely ande trewlye to be observyt
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