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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1634-1645
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Bon(e)vale, n. [App. L. valē (also e.m.E.) farewell, after Bonallay.] A farewell salute or entertainment. — 1634 Maxwell Mem. I. 252.
Quhen nobill cummis heir [to the Castle of Dunbarton] to vissit the same, thay get sum schot of the grit ordinance to thair bonevale 1645 Peebles Gleanings 253.
Spent. . at David Patersones bonvale quhen he wes payit of his wages, fyve quartis aill 1645 Ib. 255.
For ane quart of sack drunk be the baillies . . at Mr John Hay['s] . . bonvale boun for Newcastell. Item, for ane quart at the said bonvale
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