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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1467, 1549
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Abstractioun, n. [e.m.E. (1644), L. abstractiōn-, abstractio.] Withdrawal, taking away. — 1467 Acts Lords Auditors 8/1.
Anent the abstractioune of the water of Northesk fra the ald gang 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 19/15.
He dois chestee them be the abstractione of that superfluite
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