Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1700-1750, 1824
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†INTENT, v. Sc. Law usage: to bring (an action) in the courts against someone (Sc. 1808 Jam.). Cf. Intend.Sc. 1700 Rec. Conv. Burghs (1880) 308:
Ther was ane actione and cause of declarator first raised and intented.Lnk. 1709 Minutes J.P.s (S.H.S.) 66:
As to that ryot committed upon the said James Hutchisone, . . . although it was once intented and depending before the said Shirreff-deput.Sc. 1750 W. MacFarlane Geneal. Coll. (S.H.S.) II. 140:
[He] intented action before, and was diligent to get all such Writs and Rights that served to that Purpose.Sc. 1824 Scott St Ronan's W. viii.:
I intented the process . . . before the Quarter Sessions.
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