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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1531
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Debit, Debet, n. [e.m.E. debit (1515), debet (1547), L. dēbitum.] A sum due, a debt. — 1531 Maxwell Mem. I. 261.
The castell of Dunbartane … with all profettis and debittis pertenent therto 1531 Ib. 262.
The mailles, fermes, and debettis of … the landis of Crukys-fie
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