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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Adrent, n. [See note to Annual a. 1. a.] Interest. —1662 Lauderdale P. I. 107.
Creditors press much payment of their adrents 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 50.
I have this day borrowed . . 400 lib. and given her my bond, payable at Candlemas with adrent to that time
