A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hove, v.2 [Var. of Heve v. after p.p. hovin. Cf. Huve v.2] tr. To raise. hold up. —a1400 Leg. S. vii. 675.
Tytus … Howand his handis to the hewyn, Cryit one God a1500 Henr. Fab. 2171.
On hicht he houit the stalf
