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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Returnit,) Retornit, ppl. adj. [Return v.] That has been ‘retoured’ or evaluated. Cf. Retourit ppl. adj. — 1617 Bk. Dunvegan I 254.
For ilk pund land of the said Sir Rories retornit land of the baroneis of Dunbegane [etc.]
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