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: 1565-1566
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Sapros, n. Var. of Cypres n. (cypress). (Cf. ME sypres (15th c.) and Sypar n.) —1565–6 Protocol Book of Thomas Johnsoun 97.
2 lang burdis, 1 rundaile of sapros, 1 chalmer burd