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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1637-1650
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Outstanding, ppl. a. a. Resisting (the Covenant): cf. Outstanding,vbl. n. b. (Moneys) that remain to be collected or paid. — c1650 Spalding I. 132.
To causs the Marques, the brughe of Abirdein, doctoris thairof and all vther outstanding ministeris to cum in and do that perforss — 1637 Dumbarton B. Rec. 52.
Outstanding monies to be got in
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