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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hart-blud(e, Hairt-, n. [e.m.E. hartblood, ME. hert blode, heorte-blod (a 1240).] Heart's-blood. —1540 Lynd. Sat. 5.
Repleadgeand his presonaris with his hart-blude Ib. 802 (B).
As I wald scho did keip my awin hairt blude 1556 Peebles B. Rec. 233.
The said James drew ane quhingar and said he suld haif it at his hart blude 1560 Rolland Seven S. 3386.
Na meit nor drink sall do me gude, Quhill that I se ȝour fals pyats hart blude 1618 Reg. Privy C. XI. 398.
Schouting unto the said Patrik to come furth that he micht have his hairt blood
