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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Goe-summer, -sommer, n. Also: gois symmer. [The origin and meaning of the first syllable is obscure.] St. Martin's summer.c1650 Spalding I. 49.
The gois symmer [of 1634] matchles fair in Morray, but wyndis, weitis, or ony storme 1649 Cupar Presb. 136.
In the last goe-sommer save one … he saw 7 or 8 women dancing, with a mekle man in the midst of them Ib. 138.
It was the last yeir save one, in the goesommer betuixt Michelmes and Mertimes 1685 Glamis Bk. Record 88.
The trees must all be digged this goesummer
