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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stentfre,) Stintfrie, adj. [Stent n.1 3 and Fre adj. 4.] Unburdened by taxation. —1624 Linlithgow B. Rec. 16 Jan.
The … counsall … sal mak the said Patrik stintfrie and frie of watching and wurding [sic]
