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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Ȝeir-oy, n. (Var. of Eroy n. a great-grandchild.) —1664 Part. Reg. Seisins, Wigtown I 218b.
Me Allexander Agnew … lawfwll ȝeir oy and air be progres to umquhile Allexander Agneu … my great-grandfaither
