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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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Messay bill, var. of messive, missive bill (see Missive a. 3 a). —1572 Inverness Rec. I. 219.
His messay bill direct to the said James for diliuering of the said salmond

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