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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1538
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Refound, v.2 [Found v.2 Cf. OF refonder (12th c.), 17th c. Eng. refound (1641).] tr., lit. and fig. To found again; to re-establish. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 12/28.
Our fayth is now refoundit 1538 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 195.
Quhen it sall happyn to the said Villiam Bennat to rais and refound his gavill
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