A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Souldiour-like,) Souldart-like, Suldart-lyke, adv. [Souldio(u)r n.] In the manner of, befitting a soldier. —c1590 Fowler I 101/120.
Whose manhoode was so excellent … Now whidder he as chiften did, or suldartlyke, excell 1597 Melvill 429.
Behind his bak, They interprys'd thair limmers crewaltie, Quhilk souldart-like they durst nocht undertak
