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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nich-,) Nichtbourtie, n. [Also in the mod. north-eastern dial. as neeperty (also neeportrie).] = Nichbourhede n. 3. —1603 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II. 43.
And the said Robert … deponit that he promeist nichtbourtie … and that the defender refuisit the same
