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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1533-1562
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Ȝerding, Ȝeirding, Yirdin, vbl. n. [Var. of Erding vbl. n.] Burying, burial. —1533 Gau 43/18.
Of our Lordis ȝeirding it is vritine in the iii chaiptur of Trenorum 1561–2 Edinb. Old Acc. I 375.
For bering of him to the erd and yirdin of him 1562 Treasurer's Accounts XI 214.
For ȝerding of Johnne Gordoune
