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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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Page, n.2 Also: pag, padge; paidge. [e.m.E. page (1589), F. page (12th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. pāgina a leaf of a book, a written page.] A page (one side of a leaf) of a book. —1585 James VI Ess. 79.
I have insert for the filling ovt of thir vacand pageis the … wordis of Plinius 1678 Edinb. B. Rec. X. 432.
Pag 1692 Conv. Burghs IV. 612.
Padges 1694 Sheriffhall Coal Accompt 4 Apr.
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