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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Conquesting, vbl. n. [f. Conquest v.] Acquiring. —1498 Reg. Morton II. 251.
Gif it happinnis ony of the saidis airis to deces before the dispositioun of thair mariagis or conquesting of the landis fra thame