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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1575, 1653-1654
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Fealtie, n. [e.m.E. fealtie (1523), OF. fealté. Cf. Fewté.] Profession of faithful service. — c1575 Balfour Pract. 243.
Quhen ane tenent makis fealtie to his lord 1653 Martine Reliquiæ 126.
The old oath … in these words ‘I A.B. promitt fealtie and lawtie to our sovereign Lord’ 1654 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 141.
That all … the heretoures, proprietores, and possessors … and thair aires, ar … dischargit of all fealtie, homadge, vassallage and servitude
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