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: 1511, 1621
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Delt, ppl. a. [Dele v.] Divided, apportioned. —1511 Alloway Barony Ct. 6 May.
Quhair he suld leid his mwyk within his delt daill 1621 Reg. Great S. 42/1.
Cum divisis croftis, lie delt crofting
