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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pottit, ppl. adj. [Pot(t v.1 2 and 3.] a. Of a march stone: That has been erected in a pit. b. Of a piece of ground: That has been marked off by pits or pitted stones. —1681 Inverness Rec. II 291.
Which extends also in breadth … betwixt the two pottit stones [etc.] Ib. 292.
That the said pottit peice ground … sall not be encroached upon
