A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Turne, adj. [F. tourné. Cf. OE torne anger.] Fierce, enraged. — a1400 Legends of the Saints xl 1242.
Men hurt communly Ar mar turne & mare angry One quhat wyis sa it fal, Thane he that has his lymmys al
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