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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1547-1614
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Excambing, vbl. n. [f. Excamb,v.] Exchanging. — 1547 Protocol Book of Sir William Corbet 8.
For the cowmonweill of nychtburheid betweyn ws … we haiff excambiyng of ane part of land c 1593 Waus Corr. II. 512.
He has travellitt ware ernistlie with me anent the excambing of certane landis betwx your l. and me 1614 Orkney Rentals ii. 116.
Sowth Witfirth … sowme tyme udell, now come in excambing for Linkesnes
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