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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mercat,) Merket, v. Also mercatting vbl. n. [Cf. e.m.E. marketting vbl. n. (1561).] tr. To bring or put to the market, to sell in a market, and vbl. n. — 1455 Edinb. Chart. 80.
Ony vthir merchandice that aucht to be merkettit within the burgh 1532 Selkirk B. Ct. 162 (18 June).
Geif Ville Turnbull can follow Jhone Scot for travell and mercatting his flech, follou hyme as lau vyll
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