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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bedrent, n. [ME. bedreden (14th c.). with change of ending as in hatrent, kinrent.] A bedrid person. —1499 (c 1580) Edinb. B. Rec. I. 79.
All the … revenewis that … may be purchest to the pure bedrentis in the hospitall of Sanct Marye Wynd sall be disponit and wairit vpoun the said bedrentis Ib.
For helping of the pure bedrentis to thair sustentatioun
