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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1570-1596
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Brent, p.p. [e.m.E. and ME. brent (p.p. of brenne), used in place of Sc. brint.] Burned; branded. 1570 Leslie 182.
The maiste part of the toun wes brent 1579 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 100.
The same [barrell] to be brent with the tounis mark 1596 Dalr. II. 215 marg.
Abbat of Ferne condemnet and for haeresie brente
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