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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oxin-tilth, -tillt, -telth, n. [Tilth n.] A measure of land, appar. = Oxgang n. (Cf. oxingang tilth, Oxingang n.) —1527 Prot. Bk. J. Foular II. 247.
Quhill the said James put the said Duncane in a steding of viij oxin tillt be yeir Ib.
In a steding of viij oxin tilth 1542 Acta Conc. Publ. Aff. 519.
[6] oxin telth [of kirkland worth £10 annually]
