A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bait, v. [Sc. spelling of bate v.] Abating, deducting. —1670 Corshill Baron Ct. 90.
The sowme of three lib. Scotis, . . bait xvj d. for buirdis 1678 Ib. 147.
Seven shilling sterling bait two pence
