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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1555
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Complenȝear, n. [f. Complenȝe,v.] = Complenar. 1531 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 54.
Thai sall … cause the complenȝear till be payit of his skayth 1533 Boece v. viii. 178 b.
He vesyit al the cuntre … and execute iustice to euery complenȝear 1555 Coll. Aberd. & B. 383.
In greit dampnage and preiugement of the said … complenȝear
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