Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OBSOLVITUR, n. A variant spelling of Absolvitor, q.v.Sc. 1700 Burgh Rec. Gsw. (1908) 295:
Ane other decreet of obsolvitur obtained at the instance of the saids magistrates and towne of Glasgow against the magistrates and burgh of Dumbartowne in the year forsaid.
