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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dry quarters, quarterings, n. (?) —(1651) Balfour Ann. IV. 268.
Acte discharging all officers … that they lift no dray quarters nor staffe money 1659 Conv. Burghs III. 483.
The heavie prejudice susteaned be the burrowis by the dry and locall quarteringis of souldiouris
