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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1518-1566
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Donatry, -ré, n. [f. Donatour.] The granting of a donation. — 1518 Sutherland Chart. 69.
This gift and donatry giffin be ws to the said Jhonne tilbe in als greit fors, strynht and effect as ony 1566 Protocol Book of D. Gray 37 b.
To the effect the said donatre & cessioun mycht tak sufficient strynth and fors
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