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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hie kirk, n. [Hie a. 5.] = He kirk. — 1539 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 160.
Within Sanct Nicolace hie kirk in tyme of hiemes 1577 Lanark B. Rec. 72.
Anentis certen stanis quhilk hie tuik furth of the hie kirk bellus c 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 75.
That all croces be presentet first to the Hie Kirk 1609 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 308.
To rewll the Hie Kirk knok 1645 Ib. II. 78.
That Patrick Wilsone … be admitit bedle in the Hie Kirk 1665 Glasgow Chart. II. 341.
For … repairing of the Hie Kirk
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