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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pilsoucht, n. [Cf. Pill v., Pile v. b, Pele v.1 3 d. The second element is f. north. ME. sought, souȝt, soght sought (= disease), as in Gulsoch and Lungsocht.] ‘Scab’, a disease of sheep. —a 1400 Bute MS. Styles in Cooper Reg. Brieves (Stair Soc. X.) 59 (No. 74).
Si quie oves illo morbo scabie qui dicitur pilsoucht infestae inveniantur [etc.] 14.. Edinb. Univ. MS. Borland 207 fol. 136.
Si que oues illo morbo scabei qui vocatur pilsoucht vel pluk in vicecomitatu vestro iuste examinatur
