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: 1649
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Scrutination, n. [quasi-L. n. f. 16th c. Eng. scrutine v. to examine, scrutinise. Cf. 18th c. Eng. scrutinate v. to scrutinise.] An investigation. —1649 Lothian and Tweeddale Synod 302.
To requyr a further scrutination of the whole mater