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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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VEST. v. Sc. pa.p. from of Eng. vest, to secure a person in the possession of property, in Sc. Law phr. vest and infeft, having taken proper legal possession of property.Bnff. 1702 Records Bnff. (S.C.) 113:
He is appearand air to Kilmachlin his father, who stood last vest and infeft.

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