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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Selrife, adj. [Sel(l v. and see Rife adj.; also in the later dial. (once) as sellrif (1804), also sale-rife (18th-19th c.).] That can be sold, marketable, saleable. —1517 (1542) Reg. Great S. 644/2.
Yeirlie confluence of our liegis and subditis with merchandice and selrife gudis at the toun of Clakmannane
