A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lying, Lyeing, late varr. of Laying vbl. n.1 —1633 M. Works Acc. MS. XXVII. 14.
To the twa Pogis for the said tyle and lying of twa ownes 1676 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 271.
George Whyt … wrought with his own hands in lyeing of the pyps wherthrow the water comes to the toun
