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Senemargis, Schanmarcat, n. (Gael. sean old; Mark n.2 4 a, and med. L. marcata = Markland n.1; Gaelicised for ‘markland of Old Extent’.) — 1329 Reg. Great S. 477/2.
Duas schanmarcatas terre in Kontyr a1330 Reg. Great S. 479/1.
Septem senemargis et unum dimidium senemargis de dominio nostro de Kyntyre, videlicet unum senemargis et unum quarterium de Ardayardill, … unum senamargis de Ardinlochu [etc.]
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