A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Best-ly(i)k, a. [Best a.] Of best appearance. —1549 Compl. 11/23; Ib. 24.
Al the fayr ande best lyik ȝong vemen of that cite Ib. 97/1.
The thrid part of them, of the best lyik men a1586 Maitland Geneal. Setoun 22.
The best lyk aget man that euer I saw
