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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Domaine, Domayne, n. [e.m.E. domain (1601), F. domaine for earlier demaine.] = Demayn(e n. Also attrib. with land. — c1420 Wynt. ii. 366 (W).
Off Egipt all the tenandriis He … maid to the king domayne [R. demayne] 1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Manerium.
Ane mainnes, or domaine landes
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