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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Gyd(e)schip, Gid-, n. [f. Gyde v.] Guidance. —1527 Acts II. 312/1.
Drawin his grace to thair invtile gydschip and evill wais
1549 Prot. Bk. R. Lumsdane 12.
The said William remanis in the said Johnne gidschip and gouernance and is vsit be his counsall
a1578 Pitsc. I. 284/28.
That they … desyrit him for to come to resaue the autorietie and gydeschip of the contrie

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