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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alhallow evin, n. [See Alhallow,n. and Alhallowday,n. In e.m.E. alhalon evyn (16th c.), alhallond eve (17th c.).] Hallowe'en. c1475 Wall. viii. 1573.
Befor All Halow ewyn 1495 Liber Aberbr. 289.
The schireff court til be haldin at Dunde on Alhallowewyn c1515 Asl. MS. I. 207/27.
Wallace … remanit thair fra allhalowe evyne till the morne efter candilmes day 1516 Misc. Spald. C. V. 396.
For the byrown mailis, … the partyis sal be as dempt men one Alhallowewin 1553–4 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 110.
Payit to the masonis at Alhallo evin a1605 Montg. Flyt. 274.
In the hinder end of haruest, on Alhallow euen, When our good nighbours doe ryd