A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abrico, n. Also: abreco. [a. F. abricot (with t mute). Replaced by abricok, apricok, in later 17th c.] An apricot. —1587-99 Hume 153/68.
Oliues, oranges, abricois 1607 Misc. Maitl. C. I. 370.
Twa pund of wet confecit abrecois 1612 Bk. Rates 312.
Preserved abricoes