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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1540
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Appellant, a. [F. appellant, pres. p. of appeller. Also in e.m.E. (1593) and later use.] Making an appeal. — 1540 Acts II. 357/1.
The party appellant being warnit and callit to heir the souirtie and cautioun tane
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