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: 1585-1586
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Large, v. [ME. and e.m.E.] reflex. To enlarge oneself, become greater (in some respect). —a1586 Lindsay MS. 35.
He … grew and spred and largit him self in wailliant deidis