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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ligeance, var. of Legiance n. —1609 Skene Reg. Maj. i. 23 b.
Gif anie bond-man hes dwelt … vpon anie mans land … [for] seaven ȝeares … he sall be frie fra the ȝock of servitude … And … his maister … sall … tine his ligeance for ever
