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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: 1604-1634

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Marty, Myrty, n. (Gael. maor tighe major domo (Dinneen), f. Sc. and Ir. Gael. maor steward and tigh a house. Only in Argyll.) —1604 Argyll Rentals.
Restis on the marty of Inschonell [£318/5/4]. Restis on the myrty of Inchestrenych [£512/19/8] 1634 Kintyre Rental MS.
Mathew Campbell, capitaine and marty of Skipness

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