A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Bland, a. [L. blandus. App. not in Eng. use before the 17th c.] Flattering; pleasant. —1461 Liber Plusc. 386.
Welth is our bland; mysdeide has nan attende 1560 Rolland Seven S. Prol. 67.
Ane lytill quair … Embrowd about with barbarus termes bland
