A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Beirvp, variant of Boy-rape n. —1623 Edinb. Test. LII. 76.
Fyve cobillis, . .xxxv hering nettis, . . xxviij swingis, . . xxviiij beirvpis 1628 Reg. Privy C. 2 Ser. II. 566.
Be cutting. . of thair nighbours nettis, beiruppis, and bowes
