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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: 1499-1513

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Ourfret, v. P.t. -fret. [Frete v.2 But chiefly in the p.p. (see Ourfretp.p.).] tr. To adorn or decorate all over. —a1500 Lancelot of the Laik 2478.
Natur the erth of many diuers hew Ourfret 1513 Doug. vii. Prol. 162.
The chil wyntir cald Quhen frostis doith ourfret baith firth and fald

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