A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Indent, v. [ME. (15th c.), usual later form of endent (1385), Endent v.] tr. To indent in legal use, esp. to enter into an engagement or contract, to record or specify, by an indenture. Also absol.1470 Lennox Mun. 81.
That ȝe deliuer … the lede that ȝe haue in keping … , indenting witht him quhat that ȝe deliuer, kepand the ta parte of the indenture witht ȝow 1483 Acta Aud. *111/2.
The some of jc li. clamyt be the said Walter … be resoun of a certane obligacion indentit1498
Charter (Reg. H.) C.O. No. 83.
The saidis Scottis commissionaris ... desireth Thus to indent vpone thar departing for thar discharge of thar souerane lord1501 Acta Conc. III. 93.
That he indent weile with the personis quham to he settis the sammyn [lands] 1585 Warrender P. I. 190.
Quhatsumevir thing they sall promeis, indent, subscrybe, or seale1600-1610 Melvill 422.
I indented with the King for the staying of that decreit1616 Melrose P. 246.
I ressaved it by warrant … , and hes indentit for the same in the tour, quher I must be countable 1656 Glasgow B. Rec. II. 328.
That the deikine of that craft … sall indent for the prenteis 1658 Glasgow Weavers 22.
It is apoyntit, indentit, and agried … in maner forme and effect fallowing
