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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1503-1579
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Barras ȝet, Barres yet, n. [Barras n.1 4.] A gate in or beside a barrier.1503 Glasgow Dioc. Reg. II. 37.
In vico regio, procedenti a le Barras ȝet 1503 Ib. 38.
In vico tendente a le Barres ȝet 1517 Treasurer's Accounts V. 122.
For ij. lang bandis of irn. … with ij gret crukis for the barres ȝet of the leddis 1531 Protocol Book of M. Fleming 18.
Ane foyr place with baksyd … lyand fra the cors to the nedder barress ȝet c 1563 Reg. Panmure I. p. cxlv.
Passane east … to the part callit the Barres ȝeat 1564 Stirling B. Rec. I. 81.
The foirhous now standing within the barresyet 1579 Protocol Book of A. Lawson 65.
Beginnand at the outmest barras ȝett new biggit be the said George
