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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: 1563-1600

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Assistand, ppl. a. and n. [Var. of Assistant, after Sc. pples. in -and.] a. Standing by, present. b. One who is present or takes part. —1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 14.
Sa mony of the assistandis to thys act as be graduat in divinite 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 280.
How thair belman … sayd to the assistand people, whair at wounder ȝe?

Assistand ppl. adj., n.

1550

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