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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Possedar, n. [Possed(e v.] One who enjoys the use (of land, privileges, etc.), an occupier or possessor, in sense 1 of Possed(e v. = Possesso(u)r(e n. 1 (2) — 1555 Acts II 501/2.
Albeit we … suffer ony persoun … to vse posseid or bruke ony priuilegeis possessiounis of landis rentis and offices … it sall mak na rycht to the vsaris haldaris or possedaris thairof
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