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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: 1567
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(Lufand-,) Luiffandlie, a. Of a loving disposition. — 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 222.
I knaw nane sic as scho is one, Sa trew, sa kynde, sa luiffandlie
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"Luiffandlie adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/luiffandlie>
