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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1459, 1516
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Counterborch, n. Also: contyr-. [Borch n.] A counter-security. — 1459 Ayr Burgh Ct. 19 Nov.
The court ryply auisit fand at the borch & counter borch was of vale 1516 Protocol Book of Gavin Ros 25.
He found a pledge or borch in the hand of the sergeant, and besought contyr borchis
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