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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1563
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Reformat, n. [? f. as Reformatppl. adj. Cf. Reform v. 7, Reformatio(u)n(e n. 5.] ? An alteration in, or an amendment to, a document. — 1563 Linlithgow Sheriff Ct. 15 May.
The said James desirit inspectioun vnder protestatioun that the said Robert be na forder hard to use forder exceptionis eikis nor reformatis
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