A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1530
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(Ost,) Oist, Host, v. [f. Ost n.1, Host n.2: cf. ME. iiousted, y-osted p.p. (13–14th c.) assembled in battle array.] intr. To assemble as a ‘host’ or army, to take part in a campaign or raid, to campaign, to raid. — 1520 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 60.
The tother [ox] was reft … quhen the [blank in MS.] hostit in Hassinden 1530 Buccleuch Mun. II. 171.
I obliss me at the Kingis command … to help him fra trublis, to oist, birn, sla and distroy ilk xv dayis anys
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