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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Af-fense, v. [Af adv.] tr. To ‘fence’ off (a court). —1497 Dunferm. B. Rec. 79.
The sotis callit and court affensit vitht sufficient ministeris 1575 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 283.
Eftir the affensing of the court
