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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Propinque, adj. (L. propinquus near, neighbouring. Cf. 17th c. Eng. = near in space (1635), proximate (1649), approximate (1680).) —c1550-c1580 Art of Music 23b.
Alteration to noittis nocht perfyt dois nocht cum bot quhen thay salbe the propinque partis of perfyt figuris, thay sall noucht to alteration be subduwit

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