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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lost, ppl. a. Also: loste, loist. [e.m.E. lost (a 1500), loost, p.p. of Los v.1 Cf. Los(s)it.]
1. Of one's allegiance: ? That one has given up or forsaken, relinquished, renounced. Of time or work: Spent in vain, wasted. Of property: That one has parted with by mischance, lost or mislaid.(1) a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 138 (Asl.).
Quhare that kingis & ledaris of the law Brekis faith to God be lost allegians(2) 1572 Ferg. Tracts 64.
As it is but loste laubour and a vane purpois to perswade men to repent that acknawledgis na fault 1648 Strathbogie Presb. 91.(3) a1500 Colk. Sow i. 15.
The lost penny wes vplesit 1695 Stirling B. Rec. II. 75.
All intimationes as to lost or found goods or gear
2. Of persons. a. Of whose presence one has been deprived by separation or absence. b. ? Having gone morally astray, lost to virtue or good influences, or ? Doomed to perdition or spiritual ruin.1597 Acts IV. 148/1.
Sir Alexr [Fraser of Philorth] … hes begwn to … big vp collegis … quhilkis … vill tend … to the advancement of the loist and tint ȝouthe in bringing tham vp in leirning and vertew 1599 Rollock Wks. I. 441.
The lost chylde quhen he had spended his bairns part of geir, and repented, and come hame to his father agane
