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: 1621-1640
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Lett(e)ring, n. [e.m.E. lettering (c 1645) letter-writing.] Lettring book, ? a writing- or copy-book, or ? a style-book. —1621-40 Melville Commonpl. Bk. 27.
Ane old lettring book, ane litle book of the airt of musick
