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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Legence, n. [Cf. late ME. legeans (15th c.).] = Lecence, Licence. — 1518 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 94.
The legence gevin to vnfremen to saill with merchandeise and … occupy the fredome of this gud toune
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