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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1420, 1519-1531
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Herand, n. [North. ME. (c 1440), var. of Erand n.] An errand. — c1420 Wynt. vii. 1567.
The Kyng off Ingland … Past owre se … In herandys off the Kyng off Frawns c1420 Ib. 2688. 1519 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 54.
Na man to pas to Edinburgh ... bot geff it be for ane maid herand and leff askit ... of the balyeis 1531 Bell. Boece (M) II. 167.
He was cumin for ane singular herand
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