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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1607
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Viteing, vbl. n. (Aphetic. f. Eviting vbl. n. avoiding.) —1607 Acts IV 376/1.
His Majestie haveing … grantit commissioun to certane nobill men … for viteing the decay and apperand losse of the said burgh