A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Namit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. named (1530) in same sense.] Wellknown by name, famous, noted. —a1500 Colk. Sow Proh. 8.
Quhen … gentillmen of he genolegye Ar assemblit … With namit folkis of he nobilite
