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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1503-1535
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Alias, adv. Also: allies. [L. alias; also in e.m.E. from c 1600.] Otherwise. —1503 Dunferm. B. Rec. 127.
Alexander Clerk alias Vyncister 1513 Treasurer's Accounts IV. 417.
Thomas Drummond, alias Thom Unsanit 1520 Stirling B. Rec. I. 5.
Wille M‘Lellan allies Parqueir 1535 Stewart II. 354 heading.
His bruther germane, callit Gillelmus alias Gilmoure