A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Ale-,) Aill-tavern, n. [Tavern n.] —1558 Dundee B. Laws 18.
Drinking in any vyne or aill tavern 1590 Edinb. B. Rec. 25.
That na aill tavernis, aill sellares or yairds be oppynet
