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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INDENT, v. Sc. usage, obs. in Eng. since 17th c.: to pledge, make a compact, engage, warrant.Sc. 1715 Ramsay Poems (S.T.S.) I. 67:
Till this Time Toumond I'se indent Our Claiths of Dirt will sa'r.Edb. 1773 Fergusson Poems (S.T.S.) II. 190:
Then Deacons at the counsel stent To get themsel's presentit: For towmonths twa their saul is lent, For the town's gude indentit.Ayr. 1786 Burns Twa Dogs 148:
For Britain's guid his saul indentin —.Edb. 1791 J. Learmont Poems 25:
I'se indent through Europe's pride They'll bauldly pierce.