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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Subsaill, n. [Sale n.2] ? The right to sell another's goods on his behalf. —1687 New Mills Manuf. 155.
Sir James Stansfield … haveing offered the subsaill of his stock upon the tearmes granted to Baillie Brand and John Hay
