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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
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