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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Venue, n. [ME and e.m.E. venov (a1330), venue (1590), OF venue.] Place, area. —1680 Edinb. B. Rec. X 418.
The said waist bounds … is ane discredit [to the town] … being made ane commone jax in such ane publict venue