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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Unsubject, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnsuget (Wyclif), vnsubject (1583); Subject adj.] Not subject to (some process). — 1588 Reg. Privy C. IV 270.
Quhilk tent parte … sall remane with him [etc.] for evir, unsubject to confiscatioun or forfaltour
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