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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Outbreke, v.1 [To brek out, Brek v. 2 b.] tr. To reclaim (marginal land). — 1536 (1538) Reg. Great S. 394/2.
Licence … to ryfe, outbreke and teill yeirlie 1000 acris of thair commoun landis of our said burgh [Selkirk]
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