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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1549, 1623
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Gulset, n. [Cf. Da. and Sw. gulsot, ON. and Icel. gulusótt.] = Gulsoch. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 67/5.
I sau … sourakkis that vas gude for the blac gulset 1623 Ellon Presb. 116.
His son was sick of the gulset
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