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Quotation dates: 1735
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¶AVISANDY, v. Reduced form of Avisandum, used as a v., appar. in the imper. in quot. = think it over.Sc. 1735 Nugae Scoticae (Maidment 1829) 13:
I would fain have Mr Charles Erskine concerned if you and Mr Dundas think fitt, but avisandy till meeting Tuesday.
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