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: 1499-1500
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Unba(u)ld, adj. [ME and e.m.E. vnbalde (Layamon), unbolde (a1310); Bald adj.] Not bold, lacking in boldness. — a1500 Henr. Thre Deid Pollis 8.
Quhan thow lukis on this swth examplair Off thy self, man, thow may be richt vnbald [M. vnbauld]
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