A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1533
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Hevy, Hewy, v. [ME. hevy, hevien, OE. hefiᵹian.] tr. To weigh down; distress. —a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ 1338.
It hevyit hir of that departing 1533 Gau 62/27.
Cum to me al ȝe quhilk ar hewit (that is with sine)