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

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Quotation dates: 1615-1672

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Kyne, n. [Erron. use of Kyn(en. pl.] A cow. Also as a (double) plur. Also attrib. with grasse. —1615 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. II. 180.
xxxiiij s. for profite of tua kynes sauld in Drumfreis1661 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 337.
Ane kyne and stirks grasse 1672 Ib. II. 321.
[He took away] ane kyne and ane quey

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