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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ferm, v. [e.m.E. ferme (1530), ME. fermyn (c 1440). The sense is that of later Eng. farm (1593).] tr. To let out; to farm. —1613 Conv. Burghs II. 433.
The … commissioneris agreis … to ferm the sam [impost on wine] 1678 Rec. Old Aberd. I. 132.
Some mack a lyveliehoode … by setting and ferming pairtes of the said mos 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 640.
The best house that is fermed … is not aboue twenty pownd Scots
