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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1496
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Heritant, Herytant, a. [An error for Irritant a.] Rendering null and void. — 1496 Acts Lords of Council II. 23.
He … desyrit … that he micht haf ane curat chosin to him … , with decret heritant that gif he did ony thing withowt consent of the saide curat [etc.]
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