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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Nyting, -yng, vbl. n. Denying, refusing, repudiating (a debt). —1390 (1535) Reg. Cambuskenneth 260 (see Nyte v. 3 a). 14.. Burgh Laws Index: c. 21 (A).
Of nytyng of dett aucht till a burges
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