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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trocise, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. trocis (c1400), trociste (c1425), trocysce (1525), MF trochisque, trocisque, trocisse, L. trochiscus.] A pastille or pill, for medicinal purposes. —1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 19.
Siclyk compositionis may be maide … in forme of trociseis, thik pulderis, candillis or pomis odorative

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