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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Court-hors(e, n. [Court n. 1, 2.] A horse in the service of the Court. —1498 Reg. Morton II. 253.
The said Abbot and convent has grantyt to the said Thomas … fredome to hald ane horse … haifand siclik meit as ane court horse takis in the Abbay c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxi. 33.
I am ane auld hors as ȝe knaw, … Gryt court hors puttis me fra the staw
