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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1563-1647
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(Silour,) Syl(l)our, v. Also: siler, syllowr. [Silour n. or Sil(e v.2] To provide with a ceiling or wainscotting. = Sil(e v.2 1. Also fig. to cover or hide as with wainscotting, etc. 1563 Stirling Chart. 212.
To by tymmer and syllour the tolbuith 1580 Edinb. B. Rec. IV 175.
To sylour the said librarie 1583 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 313.
Ane hunder cnappellis to syllowr the foirsaid midhows 1583 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 313.
Quhilk gallereyis wes baithe syllowrit perfytlie with wanescott 1583 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) I 313.
To syllowr the said twa galleryis ane hunder vanescott 1589–1600 Skipper's Acc. (Morton) 56b.
vi delis to siler our sid of our cois 1596 Edinb. B. Rec. V 167.fig. 1647 Argyll Synod I 109.
Who of any sound judgement, if they will not wilfully sylour their eyes does not forsee [etc.]
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