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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quencience, -ciens, -science, -cence, -scens, -ciance, -cians, -cions, varr. of Conscience n.: cf. also Quonciens. — 1449 Aberd. B. Rec. MS V i p. 54 (30 June).
Alsmekile … as the said James wil tak on his quenscens 1486 Bk. Carlaverock II 447.
Be consideratione of thair quencians efter the quantite of the scaith 1522 Dundee B. Ct. I fol. 109 (4 Nov.).
It is refferrit be the said Wilȝam to the said Will Androis wifis aith & quenciens 1522–3 Ib. fol. 127 (11 Feb.).
The said curat is sworn for his quencience as vs is to do for [etc.] c1550 Corr. M. Lorraine 439.
Quhilk is contrare ressoun and gud quencence [ed. quentence] 1551 Dundee B. Ct. II fol. 69 (19 June).
Referrand to thare quencionsis & depo[si]tionis severalie quhat breid he ressauit fra thame 1554 Ib. fol. 308b (15 June).
The said Isobell allowand all be hir quenciens quhilk [etc.] 1560 Maxwell Mem. II 127.
He is wys eneuch to regard his quenciance and honor in ane gretar mater 1583–4 Perth B. Ct. 28 Feb.
To be referrit to the said Patrikis and Margaret & ther foirsaidis que[n]science 1641 Bk. Carlaverock II 140.
Be the stronge hand, w[i]thout ather lawe, equitie, or quenciance