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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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Unlaying, vbl. n. [? Laying vbl. n.1] ? Unloading. —1659 Irvine Mun. II 84.
That he shall hold and keep … honest … servants in the saids … mylnes … for the deutifull eufauld and reddie serving of the inhabitants and for afftaking and unlaying of thair loads

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