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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Assise-lax, n. (See Assise n. 2 c and Lax n. salmon.) —1528 Reg. Great S. 140/2.
Rex confirmavit Johanni comiti Buchanie . . piscariam salmonum de Thanis net, Assise lax in aqua de Dovarn 1625 Ib. 322/1.
Lie Thaynis net in aqua de Doverne cum lie assyse lax 1633 Acts V. 65/2.
Salmond fishings vpon the water of Doverane callit the thaines nett with the assys lax

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