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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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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: 1610

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Marling, n. [e.m.E. marlyne (c 1600), merling (1613), late ME. and e.m.E. merlyn, AF. merilun: cf. Merlȝeo(u)n n.] The merlin. = Merlȝeo(u)n n. —1610 Breadalbane Lett. 18 Feb.
Gif ȝe culd haue two marlingis to send me ȝe sall command me in ony thing I cain pleasour ȝow

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