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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1580
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To-hope, n. [? To prep. and Hope n.2] ? (The upward sloping) part of a small valley. Cf. To-fal(l n. — 1580 (1587) Reg. Great S. 390/1.
And thairfra northuest ane uther stane uponn the heicht of ane littill tohope quhair ane peice of ane auld dyke hes stand
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