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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Optenar, Oupteinar, varr. of Obtenare n. (obtainer). —1531 Rec. Earld. Orkney 214.
To deliver als meikil of our best rotht land to the oupteinar of the aforsaidis twa merkis land as said is 1575 Inverness Rec. I. 245.
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