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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desponsation, n. [L. dēsponsātio. Also e.m.E. (1649).] Betrothal. — 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Dos.
Ane reasonable thrid part of all … land, quhilk the man or husbande hes the time of the desponsation or mariage
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