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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1547-1552

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Penitioun, -issione, n. (Late L. pœnitio = pūnītio punishment.) —1547 Stirling B. Rec. I. 48.
Ordanis for penitioun that … scho be put in the creile and hyng thair [etc.] 1551–2 Prestwick B. Rec. 62.
The ourisman … accusyt Allexr Browne balȝe for the breken of ane ac … & raferys the penissione to the inquest

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