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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sign, Sygn, v. [ME and e.m.E. signe(n (Manning), syngne(n (1389), sign(e (c1430); aphetic for Assign v.] tr. To assign, appoint. —1500 Buccleuch Mun. II 101, 102.
Becaus I cwth fynde … na mar mowabil gudis of the said Philpis I passit to the saidis landis of Quhithop and signit thaim to be sald for the payment of the rest of the said sowme … Becaus I cwd fynde na person that wald by the saidis landis … I deliuerit and assignit the saidis landis … to … Walter Scot as assignay —ellipt. 1558-66 Knox I 350.
Ludgeingis war sygned, and furiouris war send befoir
