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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Kirkȝard-,) Kirkȝaird-stile, n. Also: kirkyaird- and -style, -styll. = Kirk-stile n. —1607 Dundonald Par. Rec. 135.
That the kirkyaird stylis be repairit 1647 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 79.
The repair of the said kirkȝaird dyke and stylls 1687 Dunferm. Kirk Sess. 79.
For making and placing of the stoups at the two kirkyaird stiles, for the keeping out of beasts

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