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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1506
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Surchn. (Erron. for Furch n. the hindquarters of a deer.) — 1506 Hist. Clan Gregor I 42.
Item to Makgregouris servandis brocht tua surches to the King [4 s.] Item to ane man to turs tua surches of deir to the Quene at Linlithgow [4 s.]
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