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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Infeff(e, v. [Var. of Enfeff v.] = Infeft v. —1413 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 364.
Our lord the Duke [is] till infeffe William Frasare in the sayde landys 1443 Highland P. II. 178.
S^r Duncan sal infeff and gife … al his landis of Menstry … to the said S John Skrymgeour