A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Michaellis-, Michelsesmes, n. [ME. Mighelesmasse, late OE. Sanct Michaeles mæsse (a 1123).] = Michaelmes n. —1494 Dunferm. B. Rec. I. 53.
The heid cvrt of Michaellismes 1679 Kirkcudbr. Sheriff Ct. Processes No. 321.
Resavit … at Michelsesmes last bypast
