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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Heild, var. of Elde n. (age). —1424 Acts Jas. I (Edinb. Univ. MS.) 83.
The cow and hir foloware till tua ȝeir heild Ib.
Alsua the ouxin wndrawin of iij ȝeir heilde or he[l]dar1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 46 (E).
Goustly schaddois of heild and gressily deid1518 Sutherland Chart. 69.
Ay and quhill thay be of heild to be mariit
