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

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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝerd,) v.2 P.t. ȝhardit. [Ȝerd(e n.2] To beat or whip with a stick. Cf. Ȝerd(e n.2 1. —1460 Hay Alex. 13354.
Ane wodman … fra thame all to wod he tuke the flicht … Alexander … ȝhardit Bussiffall with all his mane And him ouretuke

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