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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1640
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Rexane, adj., adv. (? Perhaps a transcription (? erroneous) of an abbreviated form. Cf. Rexive.) —1640 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 90.
The collectores, ilk ane rexane within thair own divisione, are obleist to bring in the haill tenth penny and uther dewties within … thair divisione 1640 Ib. 92.
All collonells noblemen gentillmen burrowes and uthers rexane within the said boundes
