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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1591
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Halyschip, n. [f. Haly a.] A holy place. —(1591) Criminal Trials I. 234.
In Haly Kirk my hoip is maist, That halyschip quhair hallowaris winnis, To ask forgevenes of my sinnis


