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

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avisit, Awisit, p.p. and ppl. a. Also: avysit, awysit, -yt. [ME. avised (14th c.), p.p. of Avise v.] Guided by consideration or reflection; counselled or advised. Usually with advs., esp. wele avisit.1456 Hay I. 115/32.
To be wys and verty, and wele avisit in all his dedis
Ib. 236/10.
Nocht … sa unverty na sa folily avisit
c1475 Wall. iv. 48; Ib. vii. 960.
Sadly awisit, Wallace remembrit him [etc.]
1538 Breadalbane Doc. (Reg. H.) No. 48.
Efter the sicht of bayth thair avisit frendis
1567 G. Ball. 237.
Be weill auysit, for doutles thow mon die
1580 Rec. Earld. Orkney 355.
With matuir deliberatioune and weill awysit counsell

Avisit p.p., ppl. adj.

1930

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