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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ferming, vbl. n. [e.m.E. ferming (1591), f. Ferm v.] Letting out to farm. —1613 Conv. Burghs II. 433.
Anent the ferming of the impost of four punds imposed vpon ilk tun of wyne
