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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Diremptioun, n. [L. dīremptio. Also e.m.E. diremption (1623).] Removal. —1587 Conv. Burghs I. 232.
For diremptioun and taking away of the contrauerseis standing betuix … the saidis burrowis
