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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1535-1536, 1692
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Lath, Laith, v. [e.m.E. lathe (c 1532), also latt, f. Lath,n.: see also Lathing.] tr. To provide (a building) with a roofsarking of laths, to sark with laths. — 1535–6 Ayr B. Acc. 75.
[For] lathing [the kirkdoor, 10s. For slating it, 16s. 6d.] 1692 Melrose Reg. Rec. III. 115.
To laith the said house … with dale laithing
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