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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1388-1426
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Covenand, n. [Northern ME. covenand (c 1300), -aund, var. of covenant, after forms in -and. Cf. Conand, Cunnand.] = Covenant,n. —1388 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 294.
This covenand and contract was made in forme at eftre folowis 1388 Ib. 295.
At all this covenand beforspokyn suld be lelely kepit 1426 Ib. 202.
Gif it hapins me … to faleȝe or againstand to fulfille the forsaid couenandis and oblisingis
