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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Undefesit, -f(e)ased, Ondefased, p.p. [Defese v., Defas(e v.] Undischarged; undeducted. —(a) 1492–3 Acta Conc. I 273/1.
That the said James sall content & pay to the said Johne the some of v li. contenit in the said sentence arbitrale & vndefesit tharintill 1541 Douglas Bequest 13 May.
The said lettir of reuersioun hale in the self vncancellat vndefesit or dischargeit in ony wis 1563 Reg. Cupar A. II 277.
Swa restis vndefased as ȝit … in chereteit stuff [etc.] 1561-72 Thirds of Benefices 54.
Of the quheit yit restand undefeased thair aucht to be defalkit and allowit to the comptare a boll, tua firlottis [etc.] —(b) 1563 Reg. Cupar A. II 276.
Swa restis ondefased of beir, quhilk wes resauit in gyrnel xvc viijbs
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