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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resorit, Ressoryt, ppl. adj. Also: -sowr-, -sour-. [OF ressor-, stem of ressorer to dry (1190 in Greimas), f. re- and essorer, late L. exaurāre to expose to air.] Of fish: Dried (? by exposure to air). —1512 Household Bk. Jas. IV in Facs. Nat. MSS III x.
For xvj ressoryt fischis iiij d. Ib. MS fol. 8a.
Resorit fisch ix d. Ib. fol. 8b.
Ressowrit c1550 Edinb. Univ. MS No. 553.
Resourit quhittingis lxxviii for xiiii d.
