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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ann, An, abbreviation of Anna or Annat.1610 Sutherland Chart. 178.
Dettis … of the personage and vicarage, in annis and crops 1634 Chron. Perth 5.
His executouris cravit ane an, but gott nane 1672 Acts VIII. 73/2.
The Ann shall be ane halfe yeires rent of the benefice or stipend over and above what is due to the defunct for his incumbency 1696 Mun. Univ. Glasg. II. 543.
Paying the Honorary ann of these who went away
