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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Delatit, -laittit, ppl. a. Also: delated. [f. Delate v.1] Accused, charged.1515–6 Treas. Acc. V. 68.
Certane delaittit personis of the schyre of Perth to compere in the air of the same nixt to be haldin 1566 Reg. Privy C. I. 427.
That the haill gudis of the delatit personis be fencit and arreistit 1649 Lanark Presb. 76.
There are diverse delated and suspected [of witchcraft] persones in prison
