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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1518, 1642
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Reservat(e, v. [L. reservāt-, p.p. stem of reservāre Reserve v.] tr. To reserve (a right to action, profits, etc.). Cf. Reserve v. 3. — 1518 Fife Sheriff Ct. 114.
All excepcionis & priuilegis quhatsumeuir … past & to pas in the said actioune … reseruat to the said countes 1518 Ib.
Reseruate 1642 Burnett of Leys 258.
Reservated alwayes the said Mr. William his lyfrent of the saidis landis of Auld Carnday
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