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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inhered, (-heyred), v. [late L. inhērēdāre to appoint as heir. Cf. Hered v.] tr. To inherit. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet III. 333/10.
The Jewes … monn inheyred [Tynd. enheret] Abrahams faith gif thai wil be the rycht heyres of Abraham 1607 Acts IV. 371/1.
[English subjects are] enhabillit to … succede, inhered and posses all landis [etc., in Scotland]
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