A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Schriftis-evin, n. [Schrift n. and Evin n.1 2.] Shrove Tuesday = Fasternisevin n. —a1500 Colk. Sow iii 124 (B).
And at schriftis evin sum wes so battalous That [etc.]
