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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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(Scameone,) Skameone, n. [Aphetic, f. Excambion n.] Exchange of lands or property. = Excambion n. 1, Excambium n. — 15.. Newbattle Chart. MS (Reg. H.).
Gewin … to the said religios men of Newbottill in skameone of that pece land … gewin to hym … ane pec land [etc.]
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