A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dear, n. [f. De v.] A dying person. —c1450 Cr. Deyng 205.
Efter the dear be informyt of thir temptaciouns, … he suld be demandyt [etc.]
