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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Imbuik, -book(e, v. [Cf. Inbuke v., and Buke v.] tr. To enter in a book, to record, register. —1608 Ellon Presb. 75.
[He complains that Gardyne had] imbuikit ane act [upon this as a delation] 1618 Row 319.
Selected … wise brethren, should, with the clerk, forme the actes, see them imbooked c1630 Scot Narr. 76.
He said he wold not suffer them to be imbooked
