A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salamandar, -er, n. [ME salamandre (Ayenbite), e.m.E. salemandre (Caxton), salamander (1583), F. salamandre (c1119 in Larousse), L. salamandra.] The salamander. —?1438 Alex. ii 1931.
Thay brocht him, for the heit of are, Ane hat of hyde of salamandar [F. salemandre] 1596 Dalr. II 280/6.
Sum Scotis shipis amang quhilkes war tua … named the Salamander and the Wnicorne
