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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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Freting, vbl. n. [Frete v.1] Gnawing; impairing. —1456 Hay II. 149/24.
Thare is nane sa redy destruction na freting of a kingis honour c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS. 140 b/23.
Thair teith so bawchs and bluntis For … freting of ȝawd fruntis

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