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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Say, n.3 Also: saye. (Of doubtful etymology. Also in the mod. dial. ‘The part of a carcase of beef extending from the shoulder to the loin’ (SND, s.v. Sey n.3). Cf. ON segi, sigi a strip or slice of flesh.) —1593–4 Mar & Kellie MSS 41.
Denner and supper … for toistis trinsch bread and sayes, iijb. 1689 Lorimer St. Cuthbert's facing 112.
For ane say of beife
