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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1525
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Doun-latting, vbl. n. [Doun adv. 5.] Allowing to depreciate in value. — 1525 Dunferm. B. Rec. 217.
For non payment of ij s. of grund annuell … throv the dovne-latting of the said land
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