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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1583-1603
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Leviat, v. P.p. -ated. [f. Leviat,p.p.] tr. To raise, enlist (troops); to raise, levy (taxes). — 1603 Moysie 35.
Persuaiding the Ingleische nobeletie to leviat ten thovsand men 1583 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 173.
Quhatsumever taxatioun salbe heirefter leviated or ordanit to be tane of the burrowis
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