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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tais, n. (?) —1586 Perth B. Ct. 9 Dec.
To content and pay to Johne Gray sex s. for ane half stane of tais coft & resauit be the said Jonet —1587 Prot. Bk. J. Mason 243.
To have … ressavit fra … George Lokhert … foirscoir and thrie stanes of irne, extending to fiftie-ane tais and that in … payment and satisfatioun of all guidis geir and money quhatsumevir intromettit with be the said George, in his last being afeild in Spayne
