A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prejois,) Prejoys, v. [Nonce f. Jois v.] tr. To hold or occupy (land) previously (i.e. prior to its sale). —14.. Acts I 357/2.
That he that that lande sellyt preioysit it pesably xij monthe and a day
