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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1534, 1622-1626
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Act-buke, n. (ak bwke, act buik.) [Act n.] A book of record; a register. 1534 Liber Coll. Glasg. 261.
As is contenit at lyntht in the Ak Bukis of the towne 1622-6 Bisset I. 254/21.
Be the clerk or his depute in there act buik the cautioun is to be acted
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