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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Irrit, Irrite, a. Also: irreit, irritt. [ME. (1482) and e.m.E. (1623, 1657) irrite, L. irritus, OF. irrite, AF. irrit.] Nullified, rendered void.1474 Reg. Morton II. 223.
[We] annulis … al & sindry charteres … that may mak derogacioun … to the said lord … ; I wil thai be of na … effect in jugement … bot cassyt, irrit, & inanyt for me & myn ayris 1596 Crim. Trials I. 397.
[The law] declaris all sic depositiounis that ar maid be giltie personis … to be irrite and of nane availl 1609 Melvill 784.
O Lord, … thai haif maid thy word and law irrite and of none effect 1634 Dundonald Par. Rec. 386.
The said Johne … declairs … his donatioune in that caice to be null and irreit 1641 Cunningham Journal 58.
Least … the said appointment with the said toun of Campvere on our part should be irritt
