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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unraisit, -rayset, p.p. [e.m.E. vnreysed (1523), vnraysed (1599), unrais'd (1694); Raisit p.p.] a. Of lands: Not removed from the possession of a tenant. b. Of a financial levy: Not increased in amount. —a. 1433 Swintons App. xxxvi.
The said landis war in our handis at the said terme unrecouerit till the forsaid hair and … lyand still vnraisit quhile the forsaid Williame … had ressauit sesing —b. 1612 Conv. Burghs II 337.
For keipping of thair customes in the awld estaitt hechtet and vnrayset
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