A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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(Stele gimmer,) Steell gimmer, n. [Stele v. and Gimmer n.] A sheep stealer. —a1585 Polwart Flyt. 766 (H).
Leane limmer, steell gimmer [T. mony trimmer]
