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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Granderie, Grandrie, n. [Reduced forms of Grandraf, which is app. ad. Norw. *grendrof, ‘breach of neighbourhood’. Cf. Dome-, Dumraw.] ‘A septennial court to abate nuisances and punish local abuses’ (Balfour). —1576 Oppress. Orkney 45.
The Laird … decernit faltis that was giffin up in the grandrie (quhilk is ane dittay giffin and tane up be ane privy inquest) without any preiff led thairupon Ib. 69.
Christopher Johnsoun beand giffin up in ane granderie in Northmaven, for the allegeit uptaking of ane pece seedrewin tre
