A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1527-1528
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Premit, n. [f. Premit v.] Appar., that which is ‘premitted’ (Premit v. 1) or set out ‘in the premisses’. = Premis(s)is n. pl. 2. —1527–8 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 93.
For … fulfilling of thir premises, ather of the said parteis ar oblest … quha sa failyeis in ony pount … to the party bydand at the premit, sex schoir of poundis … to be pait
