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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1505, 1578
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Acquitclame, v. [Cf. Acquit v. and Quite-clame v.] tr. To acquit, release, discharge. — 1505 Colquhoun Chart. II. 318.
Of the quhilke sovm … I hald me weile content … and acquitclames ande discharges the saidis Schir Johne 1578 Rec. Earld. Orkney 142.
The said Margret … acquitclamit and dischergeit the said William and his aris for ever
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