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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Patri(c)kmes, -mas(s, n. [Patrick, the proper name, and Mes n.1] The feast of St. Patrick, 17th March.Like Lukismes, which falls seven months later, chiefly or only used in the west and south-west.In Dumbarton, the date of one of the annual fairs. Also attrib.(1) 1485 Lennox Mun. 126.
Betuix Candilmes and Patrikmes 1528 Argyll Casualty Bk. in Hist. Clan Gregor I. 86.
The thrid part of the said soume at the fair of Lukemas … and the tother thrid part at the nixt Patrikmas 1598 Kirkcudbr. B. Rec. 355.
That na scheip yowis or lambes be inbrocht … efter Patrikmes yeirlie 1671 Ib. MS. 21 Oct.
Patrickmes 1702 Rothesay Par. Rec. 157.
At or about Patrickmass last(2) 1617 Conv. Burghs III. 47.
The fairs of Lambes or Patrikmes within the said burgh [of Dumbarton] 1632 Dumbarton B. Rec. 38. (Dumbarton); 1641 Acts V. 453/1.
The hors and kye mercat at the faire of Patrickmas 1659 Rothesay B. Rec. 28.
And that betuixt and Patrickmes nixtocumattrib. 1600 Conv. Burghs II. 91.
Dumbartane … the second [fair] being vpoun the sewintene day of Merche quhilk is callit Patrikmes fair 1628 Ib. III. 271.
