A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Sipherit,) Schyphert, ppl. adj. [17th c. Eng. cyphered (1611); Sipher n. 4.] Written in cipher, enciphered. —c1590 J. Stewart 85/198.
The viwe handwreting … Ingrauit thair … In thowsand wayis … did all explaine Thair schyphert nams
