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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dampnis, n. pl. Also: -nys, -nes. [L. dampna, pl. of dam(p)num loss.] Damages. 1482 Reg. Morton II. 247.
I bynde & oblis me … for his skaithis, costis & dampnys into wante & falȝheing of my service 1482 Thanes of Cawdor 66.
The perty brekand sall doubill the mareage forsaid of fyw hundreth merkis for costis, skathis, dampnis and interesse 1498 Acta Conc. II. 275.
For costis, skaithis, dampnis and expensis that the parti bydand thairat has sustenit 1507 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 54.
All costs, skaithts, dampnes and expenses maid and sustenit tharthrou 1545 Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XX. (J).
Dampnis and expensis