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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tavernrie, n. [Tavern n.] a. Tavern-keeping; the selling of food and drink in a tavern. b. The action of eating and drinking in a tavern; the expenses thereby incurred. —a. 1581–2 Elgin Rec. I 164.
That na maner of person … pretend to vse tavernrie off meit and drink selling … in tyme of preching and diwyn seruice 1614 Elgin Rec. II 139.
William Crichtoun and Johne Banerman browsteris … found cautioun that nan of them sell meat nor drink nor ws tavernrie the tyme of preitching … on the Sabothe day —b. c1650 Spalding II 102.
Thay comptit and reknit for thair tavernrie with ther mistressis