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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1661-1672
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Whyt(e)-fis(c)hing, n. (Var. of Quhit(e)-fisching n.) — 1661 Retours I Inq. Spec. Nairn (24).
Piscariis candidis lie whyte fischings 1672 Retours I Inq. Spec. Elgin et Forres (128).
Whytfishings super mari, mussill scalpes et casualitatibus ejusdem, infra dominium de Kinlois
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