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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1591
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Convey, n. [e.m.E. (1579).] = Convoy n. —1591 Elgin Rec. II. 16.
Quhatsumevir persoun being diseasit within this burgh be seiknes departs this lyif on [= un-] advertising the minister … sall want the convey of the faythfull to thair buriall