A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Coldnach, reduced form of Colpindach. (Cf. Coldoch,n. and Coudnoch.) —1659 Lanark B. Rec. 173.
The baillies … hes appoyntit the lamb and veill to pay ij d., … the coldnach or hudron vj d., … for thair stance in the flesch mercat
