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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Relegatioun, -legacioune, n. Also: relig-. [L. relēgātiōn-, f. relēgāre to send. Cf. e.m.E. relegation in this sense (1586).] The action of banishing (to another country or to outlying parts). — c1400 Troy-bk. ii 157 (C).
Because of religacioune [v.r. releg-] Of Amphymacus of renowne 1543 Reg. Morton II 290.
Quhilk ward and relegatioun [sc. to Inverness] our said soverane lord injunit to the said erle … uterlie to obtene the saidis lordschippis and leving to himself
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