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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1489-1520
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(Subtenandry,) Subtennandry, n. Also: -tennaundry, -tennentrye. [Tenandry n.] The state or condition of being a subtenant, subtenancy as a method of leasing land. —1489 Acts Lords Auditors 130/2.
A lettre of tak of Subtennaundry of Patrik of Crechtoune 1501–2 Acts Lords of Council III 164.
[He] producit ane lettir of subtennandry … of the landis of Clawaich 1520 Fife Sheriff Ct. 201.
The lard may put hand in his landis of subtennentrye in default of mailis & dewiteis awing to him
