A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aid, Ayde, v. Also: ayd, ayed. [Late ME. ayde, aide, OF. aider.] tr. To aid or help. —1521 Acts XII. 38/2 (that we nouther ayed nor assist the Duke). 1594 James VI Let. in Melvill 321 (giff we be aydit be your kyndlie helpe).