A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Affidat, ppl. a. [Late L. affīdāt-us.] Pledged. —1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. 170.
A mans betrothed, or promised Spouse, or as we say, his affidat Spouse
