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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hender-end, n. [Hender a.2 Cf. Hinder-end.] The last or final part, the end. —1484 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 42.
Fra the day that Dauid Menȝes pait him the henderend of his fee of xx lih. c1515 Asl. MS. I. 218/7.
Thare was ane counsall generale haldin … , in the hender end of the quhilk counsall [etc.] 1542 Acts II. 415/1.
In the henderend of the said cheptour thir wourdis [to] be eikit 1542 Reg. Cupar Abbey II. 200.
The auld endentoure … in the hender end of the auld registrar buik 1604 Acts IV. 261/2.
To cum vp heir about the henderend of August
