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

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ege, v. [ME. egge (c 1400), e.m.E. edge.] tr. To furnish with an edging or border. —1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 212.
To lyne wyd sclevez and ege ane goune of tanne
1550 Ib. IX. 451.
For spottit armyng to ege this goune with
1561 Ib. XI. 86.
Ribbynnis of blak silk to ege the said goun with

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