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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Attechement, Atteichment, n. [Var. of Attachment.] Summons, apprehension, arrest. 1510 Reg. Privy S. I. 308/1.
Ony hurt, … injure, attechment or arrest to be done to the said Colyn 1513 Ib. 380/2.
To … remane thairin … but ony hurt, harme, vexatioun, impediment, injure, attechment or arrest 1622-6 Bisset I. 66/35.
Thaireftir followes … Lawes of atteichment Ib. 286/2.
The pairtie follower, may begin … be atteichment, or be new summoundis
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