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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Retroemption, n. [L. type *retroemptiōn-. Cf. e.m.E. emption.] The action of buying (something) back again. —1575 Prot. Bk. D. Donaldson fol. 5b.
Robert … to … deliuer … the sowme of ane thowsand pundis … for the redemption retroemption & owtquitting of ane anwall rent … sauld … be the said Andro
