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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Occupin(g, -yn(e, vbl. n. [Cf. Occup(e v.] = Occupyin(g vbl. n. — 1470 Prestwick B. Rec. i.
For the wrangwis occupin of the landis of the communite be diuers persounis calland tham thar awin 1494 Treas. Acc. I. 249.
Giffyne to Robyne Atȝen for the occupyne of his ȝard that the barge was maid in 1516 Wigtown B. Ct. 55 a.
For the vranggous occuping of his part of the custum 1521 Ib. 119 a.
For the vrangus occupyn of the fredom 1525 Ib. 164 b.
For the v[rangous] occuping of a quhit hors 1547 Dunferm. B. Rec. I 368.
To decist fra occuping of the fredome
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