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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1553-1602
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Avareis, n. Also: awarys, avarice. [OF. avaries (pl. of avarie, med. L. avaria, averia), whence also late ME. averays.] A duty or impost on goods; a charge additional to the freight. 1553 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 184.
For … iiij frankis the lycht gudis the tvn, with v s. of awarys 1563 Perth Burgh Ct. 4 b.
The sowme … for certane tunnadge togidder with the avareis for tua tunnis of wyne 1602 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 134.
That nather salt nor coillis sall pay any avarice to the maister
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