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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Nat, n. [Irreg. use of Nat adv. as noun, on the analogy of ME. and e.m.E. naȝt, naght, naught (cf. Naucht adv.) and Nocht.] Nothing. — a1500 Lancelot of the Laik 702.
To me is nat that shuld me glaid reseruit
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