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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Breviat(e, a. [e.m.E. brevyat (1509), breviate, L. breviātus.] Abridged, brief. —c1515 Asl. MS. I. 326/6.
Sa I end schortlie my breuiate trety of the v age 1533 Breadalbane Doc. (Reg. H.) No. 44.
Be this our schort and breuiat obligatioun
