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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1575
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Samengna-man, n. [ON *sameignar-maðr, f. Samyn(e n.: cf. ON sameigu-maðr id.] In Shetland: A joint-possessor (of a property or named estate). — 1575 Orkney & Shetl. Rec. 87.
Till ane honest … man, Dauid Scot off Rafurd samengna man off the forsaid town off Gearth
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