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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1617, 1695-1700
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Abbreviat, n. [e.m.E. (1531), L. abbreviātum.] An abridgement. — 1617 Acts IV. 539/2.
The saidis Commissionaris … sall send … a schorte abbreuiat of the cause thereoff 1695 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs IV. 206.
Ane abreviat of the acts of the … conventions 1700 Ib. 306.
The said compend with the abreviat therof
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