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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fourfaulding, vbl. n. [f. Eng. fourfold adv.] Quadrupling. —1640 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 95.
To caus all that are adebtit … any rentes to bring in the samen with the last discharge, under the payne of fourfaulding thairof
