A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Blandyis, v. [ME. blandise (14th c.), var. of blandishe, OF. blandiss-, blandir.] intr. To use blandishments; to entreat with fair words. —c1550 Rolland C. Venus iv. 104.
We will … blandyis [: syis] For grace in time gif we may fang fauour
