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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1669
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Delet, n. [F. délit.] = Delict n. —1669 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III. 685.
Cleir proof … concerneing the cryme or delet wherwith the pairties … is accused