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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vlemis, adj. [Var. of Flemis adj.] Flemish. —1553 Dundee B. Ct. II 271 (22 Nov.).
Frachtismen of Williem Kinlochis schip in Flandris & hamevart that the frachtismen bayth of this towne & Cowpir promissit xij grotis Vlemis of conduct siluir furthward of the sek & twa s. Scottis of ilk twn hameward 1554 Dundee B. Ct. II 304 (23 May).
Patrik Lyone is becum caucioun[ar] for Allane Robertson burges of Cowpir for the some of xxvij s. grotis Vlemis quhilk … the said Allane is awand to Cornellis Stolpine portar of Camfeir
