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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Offerand-da(y, n. [e.m.E. offeryng-daie (1548–9).] A church festival on which offerings (Offerand n. 2) were customarily given. —1535 Stewart 39090.
In halie kirk we sing of him and sa Ilk ȝeir by ȝeir vpone his offerand da 1541 Linlithgow B. Ct. 6 May.
His four s. quhilkis the said decane gewis the said chaplane on the four offerand dais
