A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gewis, var. of Govis n. pl. (pillory). —1560 Inverness B. Rec. I. 43.
He salbe pot in the gewis on Palme Sunday 1598 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 166.
To sit twa houris in the joggis or gewis for his offence
