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: 1538-1575
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Ourgiltin(g, vbl. n. Gilding over. —1538 Treasurer's Accounts VII. 35.
For the mending graithing and ourgiltin of four stowpis [etc.] 1575 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 658/1.
For … ourgilting of the battone of armes