sasine
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sasine
C17: Scots variant of seisin
Example Sentences
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Alexander has a sasine as fourth son of the lands of Acha-ghluineachan, Lochbroom, in 1635, where Ballone, now called Inverbroom, is situated, and comprising Acha-ghluineachan, Achataskaill, Craigour, Strathnasealg, Arigholach, and other lands.
From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Alexander Mackenzie
George, his heir, whom his mother describes in a sasine, dated 10th August, 1685, as "George Mackenzie, my eldest lawful son."
From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Alexander Mackenzie
That John of Gruinard was married to Christina, daughter of Donald Mackenzie, III. of Loggie, is proved by a sasine dated 1655, in which that lady is described as his wife.
From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Alexander Mackenzie
He died in December 1694, at the age of 42, which appears from his general retour of sasine, dated 25th February, 1673, in which he is said to be then of lawful age.
From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Alexander Mackenzie
There is a sasine to him as third son in 1667.
From History of the Mackenzies, with genealogies of the principal families of the name by Alexander Mackenzie
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