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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SESSIBONORUM, n.phr. Corrupt form of Cessio Bonorum, q.v.Lnk. 1844 J. Lemon St. Mungo 63:
But what wi' his leein', an' rogueish law pleain', An' Sessi' bonorum, he's now weel secured.