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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512, 1627-1659
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Lothiane, Lowthiane, Loudeane, attrib. Also: Louthiane. Of or from the district of Lothian. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 110.
Ane pair of Lowthiane [v.r. Loudeane] hippis 1627 Rep. Parishes 16.
Fiue chalderis ... off Louthiane mett 1631 Edinburgh Testaments LV. 77.
Twa chalderis Lowthian beir 1649 Berw. Nat. Cl. XV. 350.
36 bols victuall … Lothiane measure 1659 Melrose Reg. Rec. I. 243.
Twa Lothiane bollis aitts
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