A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Model, -al, n. Also: mod(d)ell. [e.m.E. mod(d)el, modill (1575), OF. modelle (F. modele).] A model.
a. A representation; an architect's design. b. A mould. = Mold n.2 a, Muld(e n.2 1. (Cf. Moudill n.). c. A pattern or style. d. A system of organisation (of church or army).a. 1587-99 Hume 54/74.
The lifely forme of fousseis large and deepe, The modalls great of castills eith to keep 1633 Knoop & Jones Sc. Mason 21.
[Payment to the Master of Works] for drawing up ane model [of the Parliament and Session House]b. 1636 Cochran-Patrick Coinage II. 106.
[The melted bullion] is poured out in a grit irne modell quhilk is drawen thairto with chanellsc. 1669 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 70.
If … the forme and moddell of the seats and lofts in the said kirk shall … be altered 1676 Soc. Ant. XIV. 336.
To make ane gaitt of the Dorike order … with pedestell, basse, colume, chapterhead and intablator of ane modelld. 1671 Accommodation proposed by Bishop of Dumblane to the non-conforming ministers 129.
If no hoofe or haire of the Scottish modell can be altered … then [etc.] 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 51.
The randevouz of the new modell of militia
