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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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To-set, p.p. [To- prefix1 and Set v. 14 b.] Of a seal: Attached or appended (to a document). See Sele n.2 3 and Signet n.1 1 (1) for further examples. —1397 Douglas Chart. 39.
The selys of the partyys to theis endentvrys … ar to set, the day and plays forenemyt 1406 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 62.
The sele of ane nobil mane … I hafe procurit to be toset to thir presentis letteris 1486 Lennox Mun. 128.
We haue to-set our sele, … the ȝer [etc.]
