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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Solance, n. [ME solance (c1400); cf. ME solancie(n (14th c.) v.] Recreation, pleasure. —a1400 Leg. S. xxix 728.
& sat … & carpit … Quhilis of hernyst & quhilis of gammyn, As ȝung men wil do for solance, & als to mak thar acquintance
