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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Perambulating, -atting, vbl. n. [Perambulat(e v.] The action of Perambulat(e v. a. —c1575 Balfour Pract. 439.
The breve of perambulatioun may be raisit for perambulating of landis lyand without burgh 1597 Conv. Burghs II. 4.
In ryding and perambulatting thair meithis and mercheis
