A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1545-1600
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Decoratioun, -ation(e, n. [e.m.E. (1611) and OF. decoration, L. decorātio.] Decoration, adornment.1545 Reg. Great S. 758/1.
That the said profit be putt to the … decoratioun and policie of the said burgh 1562 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 339.
Twa thousand merkis to be vpliftit for the preparatioun and decoration of the toun 1585 Reg. Morton II. 312.
In making of policie to the decoratioun of our realme 1600 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 77.
For the decoratione and making of ane chapell bed
