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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lute, reduced f. luvit p.p. of Luve v.1: cf. Lude p.t. and p.p., and luyt Luvit ppl. a. —1535 Stewart 42891.
Quhairat King Malcome wes richt far commute Gude Gillecrist, the quhilk so weill wes lute, In Murra send with greit power that tyme

Lute p.p., p.t., ppl. adj.

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