A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Soucy,) Soucye, n.2 [MF soucy, soulci, souci (c1530, 1538 and 1600 in Larousse), OF soussie (late 13th c.), vulgar L. solsequia, f. L. sol sun and sequi to follow.] The marigold. = Solsequium n. —1549 Compl. 57/14.
Ther is ane eirb callit helytropium, the quhilk the vulgaris callis soucye
