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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1608-1626
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Eroy, Eiroy, n. [Gael. iar-ogha. In later use in the forms heir-oye (1701), ier-oe (1786). Cf. Oy n.] A great-grandchild. —1608 Edinburgh Testaments XLIV. 274 b.
He leuis to Jonet, Bessie, Robert & Anthone Cokis his eroyis xl merkis 1622-6 Bisset I. 62/28.
Henrie Stewarte … sone to Mathew erle of Lennox, pronepoy or eiroy to the foirsaid King Henrie the sevent
