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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unstraitit, -straitted, p.p. [Strait v. 1, 3 c.] a. Not made narrower. b. Not pursued for payment of debts. —a. 1617 Acts IV 536/2.
All commoun heiche wayis … to mercate townis … suld be of tuentye foote of measure in breid at the least and where any ar of larger breadthe … the same so to remayne altered or vnstraitted —b. 1599 Reg. Privy C. VI 19.
With ane ernist sute and requeist that … the said James be unpersewit or straitit by his creditouris
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