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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Ranburs(e, Ransburs(e, v. [Altered var. of Remburs(e v.] a. To repay (a sum). b. To repay or compensate (a person). — 1564 Edinb. Old Acc. I 43.
The sowme that thai debursit mair nor thair awin parte, to be ranbursit agane to thame [etc.] c1650 Spalding I 248.
That thay war releivit and ransbursit thairof
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