A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Y, pron. (ME Y (c1300); var. of I pron.) —1565 Q. Mary in Facs. Nat. MSS III lvii.
Y meruel mikle ȝe vreit ne meer to auld frinds 1568 Q. Mary in Ellis Orig. Lett. II 253.
Y refer all to ȝour discretion, and wil lipne beter in ȝour gud delin for mi, nor Y kan persuad ȝou, nemli in this langasg
