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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Offensabill, a. [e.m.E. (once, Caxton) and OF. offensable.] Harmful, detrimental. — 1590 Conv. Burghs I. 316.
That the persuit heirfor be the law suld na wey be offensabill to the saidis burrowes but that thai micht suit redres herein
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