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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1573-1574
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Unerd, n. [Erd(e n.] Land incapable of being ploughed. —1573–4 Reg. Great S. 577/2.
Cum lacu lie Faill-loch aque statione fundo lie ground et soll ejusdem cum lie boggis, moris, marresiis, pratis, terris non arabilibus lie unerd