A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alt, n. [It. alto, L. altum, high. Also in Eng. from 17th c.] High tone in music. —1535 Stewart 13482; Ib. 39436.
Sum in bas, and sum into alt abone
