A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Grety, a. [Northern ME. grety (c 1350); f. Grete v.1] Weepy, tearful. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 2502.
Fro he kend him be his feris, He kest [= kissed] him sone with grety teris
