A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dilate,) Dilait, p.p. [Variant of Delate p.p.1] Delated, accused. —1589 Reg. Privy C. IV. 343.
Quhill he be tryit foull or clene of the crymes quhairof he is dilait, he cannot get execution against him 1621 Red Bk. Menteith II. 319.
All … who are suspect and dilait of the crymes abone wreittin
