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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1670-1678
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Bait, v. [Sc. spelling of bate v.] Abating, deducting. — 1670 Corshill Baron Ct. 90.
The sowme of three lib. Scotis, . . bait xvj d. for buirdis 1678 Corshill Baron Ct. 147.
Seven shilling sterling bait two pence
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