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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Repos(e)ing, vbl. n.1 [Repose v.1] The action of restoring or replacing, in the senses of Repose v.1 1 c. —1641 Lothian and Tweeddale Synod 122.
The presbytrie … with the parochiners … supplicate … for reposing him to his charge a1651 Calderwood III 623.
Why sould yee seeke reposing of Johne Durie from him who hath no power of displacing?
