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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scarse, v. [ME and e.m.E. skarse (Gower) to become less, diminish, scarsyn (Prompt. Parv.), scarse (a1500), Scars(e adj.] tr. To furnish with scarcements (Scarsment n.). — 1581–2 Perth B. Ct. 20 March.
The said Villiame Robertsone hes scarsit the ane half of the said gawill nixt his [? seid] land to inlarge and mak rowm his loft
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