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.
Serviall, adj. (? Erron. for Servabill adj. 1 or Serviceabill adj. a.) —1622 Orkney & Shetl. Test. I 75b.
His ȝoungest sone … hes bein maist serviall & beneficiall to him in his ald age
