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Setnes, n. [Set v. 7. Cf. 17th c. Eng. setnesse.] In setnes, in lease, under hire. — 1570 Canongate Ct. Bk. 276.
Ane irne chimnay … wes gevin furth in setnes to the said Williame 1572 Canongate Ct. Bk. 400.
To rander … Katherene Gilry ane brewing caddroun tane in setnes be the said Helene … togidder with vjs in compleit payment of the hyre 1602 Conv. Burghs II 148.
The fermoreris quha haid them [sc. the mills] in setnes
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