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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lawfest, n. [ON. lǫg-festa fem. noun: cf. Lachfasting n.] In Shetland: The legal process of securing property against encroachment or use by others. — 1604 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (S.R.S.) 120.
The tennentis of Brabuster … ar dempt [to] quit themselffis and thair guidis of the breking of the lawfest of Seter, … and failyeing thairof ilk persoun to pay xl s. to the King
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