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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Revers, n. Also: (revese). (F. revers a letter guaranteeing to the parties concerned certain rights, or establishing conditions in return for which concessions may be made (1602 in Wartburg).) — a1686 Turner Mem. 80.
At the governors returne to Hull, he required me to plight my faith to him, by a revers under my hand, to be a faithfull prisoner, and not goe without the walls of Hull without his libertie Ib. 96.
A parole and revese signd with their hands, to be faithfull prisoners