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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Remainder, -mander, n. [Late ME remaindre (once, 1424, in legal use), e.m.E. remaynder (1535), AF remainder, OF remaindre, infin., var. of remanoir Remain v., L. remanēre.] a. What is left when the rest has been sold. b. The balance due of a debt. c. Remaining fragments, collectively. d. The remaining period for which a lease has to run. —a. 1668 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 8 Jan.
Soom remainders of merchand wairs yet unsold in the pack
b. 1672 Rothesay B. Rec. 238.
[28] schilling scots as being the remainder of annatseids bocht and receavit be hir fra him
c. 1673 Mint-Melting Journals 1.
The last sueep & remander of the last journay, st. 00, lib. 05
d. 1681 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. MS 23 Feb.
For the remander of the said tack yet to run

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