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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Uncustum, -om, n. [Custum(e n.] An unjustified tax or exaction. —1569 Reg. Privy C. I 672.
He hes send his officiaris to tak up uncustomes sic as ane cott hen … [the Privy Council] dischargeis bayth the partiis of uptaking of ony sic uncustumes quhill the next chekker 1584–5 Waus Corr. 320.
He seikis mony vncustomis on me, mair nor I haw bein in vs of
