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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hallowday, n. [Shortened from Alhallowday.] All Saints' Day.1562–3 Bk. Old Edinb. C. VI. 80.
For ane man to wait one the prowest of Hallowday 1615 Glasgow Weavers 75.
Befoir Hallow day nixt 1662 Highland P. III. 7.
She met the divell … three nights before hallow day 1683 Coll. Aberd. & B. 100.
They … remove at Hallowday, or the first of November, at farthest 1669 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 515.
For keeping ane fundline betwixt Lambmass and Hallowday
