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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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Reserved, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. reseruyd (Caxton); Reserve v.] That is set apart for restricted use. —1630 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs III 325.
Provyding they fisch not in the reserved watters