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: 1537-1538
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(Indic-,) Indykatyf, a. [F. indicatif, L. indicātīvus, e.m.E. indicative (1530 in the grammatical use, 1624 in the general use).] That indicates, points out, or directs. —a1538 Abell 2*a.
Tabil alphabeit folloand schawys quhat leif. .ȝe sal fynd the mater at ȝe desyr contenit in thys quheil of tyme & letter indykatyf