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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1456, 1549-1550
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Hosteyne, Hosttend, n. (?) — 1456 Misc. Bann. C. III. 95.
Huchon … aw me for his wyfis hosttend bayth of siluer, gold, … ky, oxyn, … and uthyr gudis 1549–50 Breadalbane Coll. (Reg. H.) No. 71.
Thair maisteris of quhom thai hald … land and hosteyne
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