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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†APPARAND, APPEARAND, ppl.adj. Older Sc. forms = apparent; occas. (by extension from apparand heir) in phr. apparand husband, etc., the person with whom marriage is intended.Ags.
1722 Private document (per Fif.1):
Jean G — his appearand spouse.Ags.
1752 Private document (per Fif.1):
Her apparand Husband.
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