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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Callit, ppl. a. [f. Call. v. 4.] So-called. —a1500 Seven S. 248.
Lord, now schawis wele ȝour callit son is bot a devill
1563-1570 Buch. Wr. 28.
His callit brother the bischop of Sanctandrois

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