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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lamp-land, n. Land given for maintenance of a light in a church. —1627 Rep. Parishes 55.
Kirkland in Creichtoun … fyve aikeris of Tempill land … Item … twa aikeris of lampland … Item twa aikeris callit the persones fauld
