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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Consign, Consing, v. Also: -signe, -singn. [e.m.E. (1528), OF. consigner, L. consignāre.] tr. To consign, commit, deposit; spec. to deposit (money) with a third party pending arbitration or a judicial decision. 1557 Stirlings of Keir 413.
Quhilk wes consingnit in the said Archidaneis handis 1562-3 Winȝet II. 25/29.
That al thingis … suld be consignit and deliuerit to the sones 1566 Peebles B. Rec. 301.
That the said hounderath merkis … salbe consignit in ane of the baillies handis 1585 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 396.
The said dene of gild … sall caus the complener consing in his hand ane pledge 1622-6 Bisset I. 261/31.
To consing the samin [letters] with cautioun in all thir caises 1640 Maxwell Mem. II. 275.
My Lord cawsit consing att the Kirk off Carlaverok fyftie sevin thowsand markis 1640 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 59.
The Committie … ordaines the said David Macbrair to present the boy that delyverit the hors, or else to consygne for the hors j^c merks