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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Surnamit, -named, Syrnamed, p.p. [e.m.E. surnamed p.p. (1512), syrnamed p.p. (1539); Surname n.] a. Known by the epithet of, nicknamed. Cf. Surname n. 1. b. Called (a particular name), by way of surname. Cf. Surname n. 2. —a. 1558-66 Knox II 415.
Schame haistit mariage betwix Johne Sempill, callit the Danser, and Marie Levingstoune, surnameit the Lustie —b. c1560 Stirlings of Keir 415.
The auld family of Lany, quhairof … thair wes alauin knights, and sauin lairds, befoir thay war surnamit Buchquhananis 1658 Lamont Diary 106.
The old lairde of Samford, surnamed Dudiston, depairted out of this life 1663 Lamont Diary 166.
Old Euelicke, syrnamed Lyndsy, in the Carse of Gowry, depairted out of this life
