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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1572-1634
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Inserve, v. [L. inservīre to serve. Also e.m.E. (rare, 1683).] = Serve v. — 1572 Black Bk. Taymouth 416.
To find oportunitie and tyme inserving for … bigging of ane kirk 1587–8 St. A. Kirk S. 613.
The said Patrik Kempt oblissis him to faithfulle … inserve the said Dauid in the said craft and all utheris service [etc.] 1634 St. A. Baxter Bks. 97.
That all friemen … sall inserve themselffis as officiar … for a yeir or ellis to pay ten pundis
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