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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Faltius, a. = Faltischa. (Cf. Faltous a.) —1528 Stirling B. Rec. I. 33.
The baillies sall … misour the sammyn [measures], and quhar tha ar faltius to refourme tham as efferis