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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FAILZURE, n. Also failleure; failzir (Gsw. 1713 Private MS. per Fif.1), failour (Fif. 1799 Ib.). Obs. Sc. forms of Eng. failure.Sc. 1726 Nairne Peerage Evid. (1873) 35:
By the failleure of the said Master James . . . without heirs.Abd. 1745 Hist. Papers Jacobite Period (S.C.) I. 207:
Under the pain of Military Execution, to be directed against them in case of Failzure.
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