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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Landward(i)s, -werds. [Cf. Landwartis.] = Landward, Landwart. — 1567 Kirkcaldy B. Rec. App. 309.
Brekaris of landwardis mennis flesche 1628 Ritchie Churches S. Baldred 214.
In barroun [? read: borrous] tounes and in landwerds throughout all Scotland 1686 Stitchill Baron Ct. 101.
Ther tennents as weill in burgh as landwards
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