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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Usialitie, n. [?] Use, benefit, advantage. —1591 S. Leith Rec. 1/2.
It is ordainit that if ony inhabitant … sall be found excessiv or extraordinarlie drunken, sall pay ane penaltie … to be bestowed vpon and to the vsialitie of the puir
