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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1642
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(Nich-,) Nyghtbourie, n. [Cf. Nichbourtie.] Fellowcitizenship, membership of the burghal community. = Nichbourhede n. 5 b. — 1642 Falkirk Baron Ct. 14 June.
Libertie and freydome of nyghtbourie and burgesis of the said burghe
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