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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unlivered, p.p. [Liver v. 2.] Not discharged or unloaded. a. Of a ship. b. Of a ship's cargo. —a. 1662 Glasgow B. Rec. II 490.
Seing the said ship is yit vnlivered … they thought fitt that the guidis should be sequestred and secured —b. 1663 Stirling B. Rec. I 244.
That those goods latelie imported be Christopher Russell which are yet unlivered be keept in the ship
