A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aberr, v. Also: aber, abarr. [L. aberrāre. In E. use in 17th c.] intr. To go astray; to wander (fig.). —1531 Bell. Boece II. 50 (aberand fra the Cristin faith); 130 (aberrand fra thair common weil). 1562-3 Winȝet II. 52/8 (sal wauer and aberre fra the fayth). 1609 Garden Garden 33 (the elements abers not).
