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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heriter, Herioter, n. [Varr. of Heritour n. Cf. Heritarn.] A property-owner. —1627 Bk. Carlaverock II. 44.
Chargeing all the … chieff heriteris in each paroch, to giue up the rollis 1643 Dunferm. Kirk S. ii.
Sundrie considerable herioters, parochiners, … came at the tyme appoynted
