A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ormasi, var. of armosie Armosin(g n. (a silk fabric). —1566 Facs. Nat. MSS. III. li.
Of ormasi taffatis to lyne the bodeis [etc.] 1567 Hay Fleming Q. Mary 511.
Of blak ormasi i elle