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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unciat(e, n. [f. as Unce n.1] In Highland Scotland and Skye: A piece of land, the yearly rent of which is equivalent to one ounce of silver (see Bk. Dunvegan I 268). —1507–8 Reg. Great S. 678/1.]
[12 unciatis terrarum nuncupat. Kellipull [in Argyll] 1610 Bk. Dunvegan I 81.
All and haill the lands and iles of Waternes extending to fyve unciates of land 1655 Retours I Inq. Spec. Inverness (79).
6 unciats of land of Dairnes … 1 unciate of land of Lindell
