A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Drewin, ppl. a. [Drive v.] Driven on shore; stranded. —1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. 57.
Twa drewin cagis [= kegs] quhairof the ane of them wantit the gawell
