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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420-1448
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Inherdance, -ans, n. [Var. of Anherdance n.] coll. Body of adherents. — c1420 Wynt. iii. 985.
Fra thine all thare inherdans Held that oys and that ordinance 1448 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 17.
James of Forbes … and Schir John of Forbes … , knyght, in thar helpying and supple with thair inherdance, warr … makaris of the said soite
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