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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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Quotation dates: 1481, 1617-1618

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Elne-lenth, lyntht, n. The length of an ell. —1481 Prestwick B. Rec. 29 (see Elne-breid n.). 1617–8 Master of Works Accounts XIV. 7 b.
To John Maxwell quarriour … for half a hundereth lang cunȝeis at elne lenth

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