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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1514-1600, 1671
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Doun-getting, vbl. n. Also: down(e)-, doyn-, and gitting. [Down adv. 5.] The action of obtaining a reduction or remission (of custom dues). 1514 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 147.
Thir sowmes … intitillit vpoun thame for the expenssis to be maid apoun the doun getting of the custome of France 1520 Ib. 194.
The sowme of iiijm frankis or thairby, debursit be thame in the townis name for the doun getting of xij d the frank 1544 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 204.
In part of payment of the soume awing to ws for the doungetting of the xij deneris 1562 Ib. 353.
The preuelege of the doyn getting of the custum of certane skynnis, sic as hog [etc.] 1574 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 28.
Satefeing of Nicolas Vddart of his thousand merkis for doun-getting of the ten deniers 1600 Edinb. B. Rec. V. 296.
James Forrett … quha past to France … for doungetting of the customes 1671 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III. 630.
The said Erle … to interceid … anent the doun getting of the fyftie solze of impost
b. 1582 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 238.
Jhone Aichesoun and Jhone Adamsoun ... to haif power to travell anent the downgitting of the justice air
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