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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: 1549-1590
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Libra, n, [ME. (Trevisa), L.] The constellation, the Scales. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 50/11.
Ane [circle] … passis be the zodiac in the begynnyng of Aries and Libra c1590 Fowler I. 269/xxiv. 9.
Judge you by Libra gif these sings be far
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"Libra n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/libra>
