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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Seute, adj. [? f. S(c)hut v.] In ellipt. use. ? Closed off. —1571 Peebles B. Rec. I 326.
The haill inqueist ordanis the Vanelaw to be proclamit waist seute and hanyng quhill Witsonday nixtocum that the baillies tak ordour thairintill 1573 Peebles B. Rec. I 355.
Ordanis the Vanelaw to be ropit and set to the maist availl … and in the meyn tyme that it be cryit waist seute and hanyng without ony pastour of bestiall to be pasturit thairupone
