A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chiffred, a. [f. Chiffer,n.] Written in cipher. —1601 Denmylne MSS. 43.
Ȝour chiffred letter man be all wretin but ony distinctioun ather of wordis or periodes
