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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1456-1500
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Glos, n.1 [ME. glos (a 1300), var. of Glose n., or ad. L. glōssa.] A gloss, commentary. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xxxvi. 70.
As sum glos sais, lo, the cause quhy [etc.] 1456 Hay I. 42/4.
It is sa said in a glos of law civile 1456 Ib. 69/35.
I sall schawe ȝow in the glos of Johne Androw, doctour in decrete a1500 Bernardus 195.
Consaffe sic glos and al sic fenȝit fere … And trust him nocht
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