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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1513-1578
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Frelage, n. [f. Fre a. In e.m.E. as freelege, frelige (1593).] Freedom; privilege of sanctuary. — c1420 Wynt. i. xvii (W).
Off Nynus king and frelage That he gert do till ane ymage 1513 Doug. ix. iii. 47.
Quhat God hes to hym grantyt sik frelage? 1535 Stewart 54456.
In strang presoun, but ransoun or frelag [: Armetage] 1578 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 236.
Thé to all frelage I did restoir
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