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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Notory, -ie, adv. [Med. L. notorie, -orio: cf. late ME. and e.m.E. notorie (1399), -y(e adj., med. L. notorius.] = Noto(u)rly adv. 1, Notour a. (adv.) 2 f. — 1480 Newbattle Coll. (Somerville).
That the said vexacion … be notory kend 1530 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 107.
Quhen it is notory knawin that the said James is deid 1533 Ib. 170 (30 Apr.).
Geif man or voman … fallis in poverte quhilk is notorie and opinlie knawin
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