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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scarrsbrugh warning. Also: Skairs-; Scairsbrough and wairning. (e.m.E. Scarbrough warnyng (1546) very short notice, or no notice at all; a surprise.) —1592 Cal. Sc. P. X 710.
This morning Sir George Home come to me with verie Scairsbrough wairning frome his majestie a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 1412.
That is Scarrsbrugh warning Ib. No. 1646.
Ye giv me Skairsbrugh warning

Scarrsbrugh Warning n.

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