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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1602
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Notit, Nottit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. noted (1596 in attrib. use).] a. Provided with a musical score (Note v.2 6). b. Well-known, celebrated (here in a bad sense, = notorious: cf. Note v.2 5 c). — 1561–2 Inv. Q. Mary App. cxli.
Ane mes buik of parchment with ane nottit antiphonale 1602 Dundonald Par. Rec. 3.
Becaus hir mother … was ane notit witch
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