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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1551-1574, 1631
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Receptatioun, n. [Only Sc. OF receptation (1404 in Wartburg), med. L. receptation-, f. L. receptāre to receive.] a. The fact of being received, or harboured, in a place. b. The fact of being admitted as a witness. Cf. Resav(e v. 20. —a. 1551 Reg. Privy C. II 550.
We grant us culpabill … of ony crymes or skaythis that it sal happin the saidis malefactouris … to commit the tyme of thair returning or receptatioun 1574 Ib. 400. —b. 1631 Justiciary Cases I 161.
Nevir being cited … to haif obiectit his laufull defensses aganis the receptatioun of the pannell
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