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† volunt Obs. rare. [a. late AF. volunt for earlier volunte volunty.] a. (See first quot.) b. One's own will.
1592Termes of the Law 191 b, Volunt is, when the tenant holdeth at the will of the lessor, or of the Lord, and that is in two manners. [Hence in Harris (1704), etc.] 1611Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. xvi. 666/1 This I haue here promised and sworne, proceedeth of mine owne desire and free volunt. |