A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Under-growth,) Ondir-growth, n. [17th c. Eng. vndergrowth (1600), a growth of plants (etc.) under trees; Growth(t n.] A lesser or inferior crop. —1564–5 Perth B. Ct. 268 (9 March).
He tuke ane ondir growth of ane ȝard fra Johnne Hendersoun for tuelf pund
