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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: 1604-1605
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(Ly,) Lye aback, n. [Ly v. 8 c.] Hanging back, laggardness. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1423 (Wr.).
I have seene them baith, In bairnlines and lye aback, Escape and come to skaith
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"Ly Aback n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 14 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/ly_n>
