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Reservand, prep. Also: resuerwand. [Pres. p. of Reserve v.] Excepting, with the exception of. — 1547 Perth Guildry 249 (6 May).
Our dene of gild to inter and ressaue the saidis … personis to … liberte of the said burgh gratis reseruand the haly bluyd siluer quhilk salbe allowit to hym be this write 1602 Conv. Burghs II 134.
The schip sall haue the iust thrid … and that hir pairt be fre of all thingis, resuerwand hir ankerage and beknage c1650 Spalding II 4.
The tent penny of ilk hous maill … wes also vpliftit, reseruand the bigging quhair the heretour himself duelt frie allanerlie 1675 Kirkcudbr. Test. (Reg. H.) 17 Sept.
With full power … to intromett with all the forsaids goods … exceptand and reservand ane … reid calfe