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

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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mate, v.2 [e.m.E. mate (1509) in various senses, f. Mate n.1] tr. ? To provide (one) with what is suitable: ? cf. Mate n.1 3. —1626 Haigs of Bemersyde 178.
I pray you … write to my colonel … desiring him … to mate me in clothes if you be not able

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