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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Man-herbery, n. [Herbery n.] Shelter, lodging, hospitality. — 14.. Acts I. 11/2.
The king biddis that conabil and leil man-herbery [L. hospitalitas] be … askyt thruch resoun of cherite
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"Man-herbery n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 13 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/man_herbery>
