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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1532
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Tent, n.5 (Aphetic f. or altered form of Intent n. 4 the pursuer's claim in a suit.) —1532 Wigtown B. Ct. 262a.
The … balȝeis assynis this daye acht dayis to Nycoll Fressell to preif the forsaid [etc.] … & falȝeand that the said Nycoll preif nocht his ane tent the iuge discharnys that the said Nycoll paye [etc.]