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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyrit, -ed, Hiryt, ppl. a. [ME. hir-, hyrid (1382), early ihured (c 1230).] Hired, in various senses. —a. 14.. Acts I. 380/2.
Thir are the namys of thame that may nocht stande in assise: … nan hiryt man throw meide or for wynningb. 1576 Inverness B. Rec. I. 247.
Kennocht Owyr, chapman, … being hir hyrit serwandc. a1598 Ferg. Prov. 3 b.
An hyred horse tyred never 1614 Conv. Burghs II. 643.
For exacting ane certane dewtie of postsilver fra thair nightbours cumming vpon hyrit hors to thair toun
