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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Warrandyng,) Waranding, Werranding, Warentine, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. warantyng (Manning), warranting (1565).] The action of guaranteeing something; an instance of this (War(r)and v.2). —1470 Prestwick B. Rec. 1.
For the warentine [pr. waretine] ȝerli of payment of annuellis 1476 Acta Aud. 47/2.
For the waranding of the said Johne of a cobill & the fisching therof apoun the water of Speye set to him be the said priour 1494 Acta Aud. 192/1.
The clame maid … anent the werranding to him of the tak & assedation of all & sindrj the landis and lordschip of Ellem
