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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repossessing, vbl. n. [Reposses(s v.] a. The act of restoring (a person) to possession. b. Reinstatement (of a minister to his charge). —a. 1572–3 Bann. Memor. 308.
For … repossessing of the personis disposesset of houssis, that [etc.] 1577 Reg. Privy S. VII 175/2.
For not repossessing of him to the … Innerwod of Kilwynnyng … as takkisman of the samyn —b. c1630 Scot Narr. 118.
Mr. James Melvill … giveth his advice for repossessing the ministers of Edinburgh
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