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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Few, v. [f. Few,n.] tr. To grant or let in feu.1570 Bann. Memor. 11.
The Kirklandis that ar fewit, make yow to reduce thame all 1600 Prestwick B. Rec. 83.
Ane new daill of the said fre land arabill, to be devydit and fewit at Michelmes nextocum 1632 Mun. Univ. Glasg. I. 245.
The crove being fewit be the bischopes of Glasgow 1653 Soc. Ant. XXIII. 306.
The … moneyes payed … for the gersons of certane lands few'd by them
