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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1507-1508, 1681

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Dreg, v. [Du. dreggen.] tr. and intr. To dredge. —a1508 Kennedy Flyt. 379.
Thou sailit to get a dowcare, for to dreg it. It lyis closit in a clout on Seland cost 1681 Colvil Whig's Suppl. 44.
Sum getting oyster-boats to dreg

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