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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ferm(e) beir, n. [Ferme n. 5.] Barley given in payment of rent. 1547 Misc. Spald. C. V. 310.
The teind bear and ferm bear … for the said year's crop 1560 Carte Northberwic 79.
Fyffe scoir bollis of ferme beir awying be Robert Lawder of the Bas 1609 Melrose R. Rec. I. 79.
Thre bollis, tua furlottis … cherreitit ferme beir of the crop last 1607 1663 Stitchill Baron Ct. 28.
The haill tenants … are decerned to pay to her … of her ferme beir … and their grassmaill dewty
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