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: 1577-1578
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(Impure,) Impuire, a. [e.m.E. impure (Tindale).] Morally impure, sinful. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 70/1.
Ane creature may nocht sanctifie ony impuire and vnfaythfull man