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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Claremathane, -methen, n. [App. Gaelic.] (See quotations.) — 14.. Acts I. 50/2.
Of the law that is callyt Claremathane. Of catal stollyn and challangyt … the king hes statut that in quhatsumever cuntre that catal or that thing challangyt be fundin [it] salbe brocht to that stede in ilk schirefdome quhar the king David statut … catal chalangyt to be brocht [etc.]
1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v.
The law of Claremethen concernis the warrandice of stollen cattell, or gudes; for quhen sik gudes are challenged [etc.]

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