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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Deservice, n. [? f. L. dēservīre.] = Dew service, Do-service. 1497 Acta Conc. II. 55.
Payand … twenti five merkis … for al uther chargis, deuiteis, deservice, exaccions, or ony maner of wardiy askynnis that thareof may be askit 1520 Reg. Panmure II. 294.
That I … may peceabilly jois and bruk the said half landis … for aucht merkis of meall allanerly for out all other maner of deservice 1527 Caldwell P. 61.
I wil … nevar lift, raisse nor uptak, ony profitte, malis, feuis, dewties, nor deservice, of the said fif merk land of Cauldwel
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