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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Modifying,) Modifeing, vbl. n. Also: modefying, -feing. [Modify v. 1.] Assessing, fixing, awarding. —1513 Perth Guildry MS. 483 (18 Apr.).
Chosin and suorne in presens of the provest … to the pasing of the commone myllis modifeing of the scaith that thaj haue sustenit be the fermoraris 1547 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 129 marg. 1643 Dundee Chart. 86.
The said provest … shall … consent to the modefying of thee forsaid sowmes as ane … stipend to thair persone
