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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1534
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Occupy, n. = Occupyin(g vbl. n. — 1534 Selkirk B. Ct. MS. 180 b (22 May).
I ordand the curait of Selkyr … to exoner the said Thomas and his ayris fra the occupy of the forsaid croft
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