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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1460
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Giglotry, n. Also: gyg-, geg-. [f. Giglot,n.] Light conduct. — c1460 Thewis Gud Women 92.
Syk thyng is bot gyglotry [v.r. geglotrye] c1460 Ib. 122.
Nocht leif to wantoune giglotrys
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