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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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Vigous, v. (?)1576 Digest Justiciary Proc. I 24.
Hir seiknes wes ane cauld bluid that gaid about hir hairt that causit hir to dwyne and vigous away
1576 Crim. Trials I II 54.
Hir seiknes was ane cauld blude that gaid about hir hart that causit hir to dwam and vigous away

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