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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1641
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Deanrie, n. (See quot.) — 1641 Acts V. 676/2.
The towne of Wigtoune sendis yeirlie some fyve or sex young men . . throw the haill countrey, and tackis of everie stallange or brewing hous . . ane merk . . , togither with thair dinner. . . And they call the samen exactioun be the name of ane deanrie, quhilk is not vsit in any vther part of this kingdome
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