A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Far-drevin, a. [Far adv.] Forced, strained. —1622-6 Bisset I. 77/14.
I have nocht bene copious in langaige be far drevin uncouth evill placed termes
