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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1600
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(Roupabill,) Rowpeabill, adj. [Roup v.] That may be sold or let by roup or auction. — 1600 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II 80.
Quhat landis, customeis and vther thair commoun guidis rowpeabill, beis rowppit, to quhome the samyn is rowppit, quhat office of brugh the taker beiris, quha is the cautioun
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