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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1491-1541
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Inhavin, -hawing, vbl. n. [Have v.1 4.] Bringing in (a ship). — 1491 Acts Lords of Council 203/1.
In the inhavin of her in the … havin of the Elye at the Erlis fery 1541 Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI (J).
The inhawing of the said schip in the Willie gait
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