A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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(Sailȝeing,) Salȝeing, vbl. n. [ME seylinge (c1330), saylyng (13..), sayllyng (Lydgate); Sailȝe v.] Attacking, assailing (a besieged place). —1460 Hay Alex. 17103.
Thare stude before thame ay a grete battalȝe … And in thare salȝeing of the toun thame mett
