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

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hartsum, -some, adj. Also: heartsom(e. [Hart n.1] a. Spirited, courageous; lively. b. Pleasant, agreeable. Also, that rejoices the heart, encouraging. —a. 1567 Sat. P. iii. 101.
Now euerie Douglas of ane hartsum mynde, Think on dame Margaret a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xv. 54.
My colour changes in ane hartsum hewb. 1596 Dalr. I. 49/25.
The citie enioyes a … hartsum hauining place 1634 Rutherford Lett. (1862) I. 110.
Pray for … an hartsome Savioura1658 Durham Clavis Cantici 17.
Sure it is a heartsome life to be near ChristIb. 111.Id. Comm. Rev. 217.
Christ is a most heartsome guest where He is entertainedIb. 295.1661 W. Thompson The Churches Comfort (1700) 48.
It will be heartsom to hear the chepman telling them when he goes abroad1672 M. Bruce Rattling Dry Bones 7.
For it is ay heartsom to have ay a broad look of our own caseIb. 41.

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