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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1546-1579, 1660
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Acclame, Aclame, n. [f. Acclame,v.] A claim. 1546 Stirling B. Rec. I. 44.
Ony aclames or caussis concerning the commoun wele of the touin 1579 Edinburgh Testaments VII. 64 b.
That the said James … haif na rycht titill nor acclame to the said geir 1660 Melrose R. Rec. I. 279.
Defender … depounet he is awin nothing of the last acclame
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