A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Approven, ppl. a. [See Approvinp.p. and cf. Proven ppl. a.] Proved, demonstrated. —1596 Dalr. I. 121/14.
Men, of ane approuen and weil tryet faith 1609 Skene Reg. Maj. ii. 36 b.
Ane man, quha is ane approven theif (bruted and commonlie suspected as ane theife)
