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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Modifyit, ppl. a. Also: modifyed, -fied, modefied. [Modify v.] a. Appointed in a limited jurisdiction, limited, restricted. b. Assessed or fixed at a particular amount or sum. —a. 1456 Hay I. 126/25.
For the vassallis ar behaldin to thair baroun in speciale jurisdiccioun modifyit —b. 1665 Rothesay B. Rec. 99.
Under the paine of ane thousand merkis money of modifeit expenses 1666 Galloway Synod 50.
If a modefied stipend, the quantum [etc.] 1668 Stitchill Baron Ct. 53.
To redelyver … aither two sheipe lost upon his default or else [£3 7s.] … for the modified pryce therof 1696 Ib. 123.
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