A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1632-1633
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(Wele lyand,) Weill-lyand, ppl. adj. [Lyand ppl. adj.] That has an advantageous position. —a1633 Hope Major Pract. I 165.
The warrender … may be compelled to give the buyer als meikle good weill-lyand land
