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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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Schamons dance. [? Erron. for shamous (cf. late ME shamously (c1440)). Cf. later Sc. dial. schamit dance (or reel), a dance intended to allow a bride to overcome her bashfulness.] —a1500 Peblis to Play 195.
Blaw vp the bagpyp than The schamons dance I mon begin I trow it sall nocht pane

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