A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Disparis(s)ing, irreg. var. of Disparaging. —1483 Acta Aud. *113/1.
He being … chargit to haue mariit Margret Ker … the quhilk was na disparissyng to him 1490 Acta Conc. 162/1.
The proffite of the mariage of the said Henry, to be disponit as it plesse him … but disparissing 1519 Buccleuch Mun. II. 137.
To mary the said Iohanne … vithout disparising of his blud 1522 Fife Sheriff Ct. 249.
The said Walter offerit to the said Dauid Eufame Lundy his sister in mariage as ane … partii withtout disparising
