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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gratification, -ioun, n. [e.m.E. (1598) and F. gratification, L. -ātio.] A recompence or return; a gratuity. — 1576 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 27.
The said Mr. Alexander procuris for thame in all thair actionis … without gratification and recompensation, frelie on his awin expensis 1596 Breadalbane Ct. Bk. 140.
Quhatsumeuir officar … that takis … fra ony tennentis … siluer, butter, kiddis, lambis, veillis, or ony other gratificatioun for quhatsumeuir caus, … thair haill gudis and geir to be confiscat 1689 Siege Castle Edinb. 42.
To give a gratification to the officers and soldiers
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