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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1669
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Fey, n. ‘Croft or infield land, Galloway’ (J). — 1669 Ayr & W. Coll. VI. 126.
The valuatoune of the kirk land of Wigtoun including the hill and kirkland feiy 1669 Ib.
The said kirkland hill & kirkland fey now sold
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