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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Here-, Heiranent, adv. [Anent prep.] Concerning this matter. 1556 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 259.
To concur togidder heiranent c1575 Balfour Pract. 278.
To compeir … in the Kingis court to answer heiranent 1584 Acts III. 361/2.
Efter mony … metingis with lang travellis Tane heiranent 1602 Stirlings of Keir 480.
That advyisment may be taine heiranent 1628 St. A. Baxter Bks. 88.
Anent sindrie vrangis [etc.] … , with power to thame to decerne heiranent 1628 Strathbogie Presb. 91.
To send his mynd heiranent by vreat
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