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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1587
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Annex, n. [L. annexum, F. annexe, e.m.E. annex (1541, but not common till 17th c.).] An appendage or appurtenance. Freq. coupled with connex.For later examples (1634, 1662) see Connex n. 1501 Reg. Privy S. I. 98/1.
The parsonage … with the annexis and vicaragis thairof 1535–6 Ib. II. 290/1.
The landis of … Quhilbank, with annexis, connexis [etc.] 1563 Antiq. Aberd. & B. II. 144.
The rentall of the personage of Rothwan with the annexis tharof 1587 Acts III. 436/2.
Togidder with all castellis, touris, … pendicles. annexis, connexis, outsettis [etc.]
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