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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1593, 1682
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(Unstapill gudis,) Unstaipill gu(i)dis, Unstaple goods, n. phr. [Stapil(l) gudis a.] Goods intended for export to non-staple ports and, accordingly, not liable for customs duty. — 1593 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I 409.
Anent the article givin in be the said James … desyring the Conseruatour to be dischairgit to tak ony dewtie of his natioun transporting wynes or wairis outt of Danskyne, Burdeaulx, Scotland [etc.] … off ony vnstaipill gudis … the said Conseruatour findis … that he … sould haue na conseruatour fie of ony vnstaipill guidis 1682 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs IV 34.
Quhatevir staple comodities shall be transported to any place in the 7 provinces in any shipp where unstaple goods are … disloadned that there be no brecking of packs of the saids staple comodities
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