A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1623
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Syit, ppl. adj. [Sye v. q.v. in SND. Cf. Sith v.1] Strained, sieved. —1623 Perth Kirk S. MS 14 May.
Scho anserit … that it wes the rippillis quhilk he hed as scho knew be his watter thik and quhyte lyk syit sowanis