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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1594-1595, 1660-1667

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Arn, Arne, n. Also: orne. [Reduced form of Alrone a., surviving in mod. dial.] Alder.a1595 Descr. Iles 25.
Thair is mony woods in all pairtis of this Ile of Sky, speciallie birkis & orne1660 Forbes Baron Ct. 226.
Giltie of cutting of grein wod in the arnes of Bogiesyid 1667 Highland P. II. 31.
A great fire of fresh arn wood

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