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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LEEBERTY, n. Gen.Sc. form of Eng. liberty. See P.L.D. § 45.Lnk. 1838 J. Morrison M'Ilwham Papers 14:
Ye hae my leeberty to gie the hail, or sic extracks as ye may think worthy o' a place in yer colyms.Abd. 1871 W. Alexander Johnny Gibb xxv.:
Ye're pittin' your names till a dociment that concerns oor ceevil an' religious leeberty.Arg. 1901 N. Munro Doom Castle xi.:
I'm shair ye'll excuse the leeberty.Dmf. 1912 J. L. Waugh Robbie Doo iii.:
Efter tellin' my faither no' to tak' leeberties wi' himsel'.