A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Better, Beter, v. [e.m.E. better, ME. beter, betre (rare), OE. ᵹebetrod p.p.] a. tr. To make better. b. intr. To get better (in health).(a) 1449 Melville Chart. 33.
Gife A. be scathit mar than amendit or beterit 1659 Forbes Baron Ct. 224.
Quhat they better thame they salbe satisfeit thairfoir(b) 1646 Hope Diary 132.
He bettered by degrees
