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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nich-,) Nichtbo(u)red, Nychtboureth, -bourrecht, -buryt, n. [? Varr. of Nichbourhede n., but cf. Nechbourret and Neborat.] Neighbourly conduct, good conduct as a member of a community; co-operation between neighbours. — 1473 Reg. Cupar A. I. 173.
That gude nychtburyt be kepit 1561 Inverness Rec. I. 54.
To hald nychtboureth to Thom Wrecht in the biggyn of hyr dykis 1579–80 Ib. 275.
Desyring of gude and faythfull nychtbourrecht to be obseruit 1620 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 297.
And sall keip nichtboured inlabouring of the saids lands 1622 Inverness Rec. II. 159.
That ye cau se the next adiacent nichtbouris keipe nichtbored conforme to the said lyning in all pointis
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