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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1612-1623
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Lawsum, -some, a. [f. Law n.1 after Lesum a.] = Lawfull a. 1 (2). — 1612 Old Ross-shire I. 258.
It sall be lawsome [ed. low-] … George [to] redeim … within thrie yeirs be payment of 4000 merks 1623 Barry Orkney 467.
That it shall not be lawsum to any man … to go through his neighbours cloggand … with ane sheepdog
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