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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Unserveing, pres. p. [Un- prefix1 and Serv(e v.1] tr. Failing to serve out or complete (a period of service). — 1607 Dundee B. Laws 413.
Quhan it sall happin … ony maister … to depairt this present lyf, leaveing behind him ane prentise vnserveing out the ȝeiris of his prentischip
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