A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourspittit, p.p. [Our adv. 4 and Spit v.] Having been spat all over. —c1500 Makc. MS. iv. 36.
Thi face ourspittit all c1530-40 Stewart Bann. MS. 36 a/63.
My face ourspittit bludy wan and blak
