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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fermit, ppl. a. [f. Ferme v. Cf. Afferme v. 1 b.] Closed, fenced. — 1479 Peebles B. Rec. 184.
Apon the dwrthreswald the forsaid balyeis sat down and held a fermit court
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