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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LESS, n.2 ne.Sc. form of Eng. lease, a tenancy (ne.Sc., em.Sc.(a) 1960). [les]Abd. 1926 Abd. Univ. Review (March) 112:
She wiz fear't for angerin' the Laird and maybe bein' pittin' oot o' the craftie at the en' of the le'ss.
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