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: 1588-1626
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(Martirise,) Marterisse, Martarise, v. [e.m.E. and late ME. martirize (c 1450), martyrize, OF. martirisier, med. L. martyrizare.] = Martir v. 1. —1588 King Catechism (S.T.S.) 185.
S. Dympna virgin dochter to the King of Irland marterissed be hir awin father 1622-6 Bisset II. 12/20. 1622-6 Ib. 291/10, etc.
Sanct Adrian … wes martarised or slane be the Danis at Carraill
