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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1457, 1547, 1693
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Pet-, Peating, vbl. n.1 [Pete n.1] The action of getting peat; the right to cut, or the service of cutting, peat. — 1457 Stirlings of Keir 231.
Halding and to be hade … the forsaide lande … in myllis … in peting turwing and coling [etc.] 1547 Wigtownshire Chart. 72.
With 28 capons 2 days peting 16 laids leding 1693 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Deeds II. 537 (21 Aug.).
[He is to pay … 4 days dyking and 4 days peating]
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