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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1591
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Convict, n. [f. Convict,v.]. Conviction, verdict of guilty. — 1567 Acts II. 566.
The pretendit convict, decreit and dome gevin in the Justice court 1567 Ib. 577/1.
As at mair lenth is contenit in the said proces, adiornale, decrete, convict, and dome of foirfaltour foirsaid 1591 Misc. Spald. C. III. 160.
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