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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Airdome, n. Also: aire-, ayrdome. [Air n.1 Cf. e.m.E. heirdom.] = Airship. Also attrib.1562 Inverness B. Rec. I. 88.
The just awaill of the airdome gudis Ib.
Of the quhilkis poynttis of ayrdome … contenit in the testament [etc.] 1583 Elgin Rec. I. 172.
Ane airedome ox, ane pleuch
