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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1569-1669
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Januarye, n. Also : Januarj, -arii, -arij; Janvarie, -arij; Jannewarie; Janovarie. [Late ME. Januari, e.m.E. January, L. Jānuārius. The forms in -arii, -arij, are after the L. genitive. Cf. Januar.] January. a1570-86 Maitland Maitland Folio MS xxxi. 12.
Fresche Maii and cauld Januarye [Q. Januarij] Aggreis nocht vpone ane sang in Jwne a1578 Pitsc. II. 166/21.
Wpoun the xxix day of Januarij the same ȝeir 1608 Dundonald Par. Rec. 158.
The sessioun haldin the thrid day of Janvarij 1632 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B. 4 b.
Janovarie 1664 Rothesay B. Rec. 84.
Januarii, Februarii, March and Apryle last past 1663 Kelso Glovers 4.
Jannewarie 3 1669 Bk. O. Edinb. C. V. 144.
Janvarie 6th
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