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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1642
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Giltit, ppl. a. [Late ME. gylted, giltid (1460–70).] Gilded. — c1590 J. Stewart 88/297.
Fair Tytans steids … Quhois giltit hairs [etc.] 1610 Edinburgh Testaments XLVI. 174 b.
The grit giltit beir can weyand xxij vnce 1642 Ib. LX. 85.
Ane giltit looking glas
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