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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prescryit, ? erron. for, or ? reduced f., prescryvit, Prescrive v.1 3 (p.t., p.p.). —1640 Aberd. B. Rec. III 234.
Vnder all hyest paynes to be incurrit be thair ressettares and keipares prescryit be the Committee of Estate