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(Subtenandry,) Subtennandry, n. Also: -tennaundry, -tennentrye. [Tenandry n.] The state or condition of being a subtenant, subtenancy as a method of leasing land. — 1489 Acta Aud. 130/2.
A lettre of tak of Subtennaundry of Patrik of Crechtoune 1501–2 Acta Conc. III 164.
[He] producit ane lettir of subtennandry … of the landis of Clawaich 1520 Fife Sheriff Ct. 201.
The lard may put hand in his landis of subtennentrye in default of mailis & dewiteis awing to him
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