jan 1, 1595 - more sum

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This term was used in contexts where a sum of money was advanced ahead of the full total due. It was particularly common in the sixteenth century: 1553 <i> xs parsell of a morsomm aweng to the chorche </i>, Sheriff Hutton (YAJ36/187); 1562 <i> in parte of payment of a more some for the clere bargane and sale of certen lands </i>, Thurstonland (G-A); 1595 <i> in part payment of a more sum </i>, Bradley (YRS63/26).

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