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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Anna, Annay, n. [F. année, late L. annāta.] = Annat 1. 1482 Edinb. Chart. 156.
Annais and fructis of quhatsumeuer benefice or kirkis pertening … til ws 1490–1 Treas. Acc. I. 197.
A compositioun maid … for the anna of the temporalite 1537 Reg. Privy S. II. 370/1.
Reservand all annayis of benefice 1542 Acts & Decr. I. 141.
The annay of the said vmquhile maister Adamis benefice
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