A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ceinter, n. [e.m.E. center, ME. centre, F. centre.] Centre. —c1590 J. Stewart 55/70.
Hir heawenlie eis … Quhilk from myd ceinter of his brest in baille Haid reft his hart
