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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erdhous, n. Also: eird-hous. ? A building with earthen walls. Also as a place-name. 1491 Acta Aud. 155/2.
The sesing and possessioun … of the landis of the Erdhous & Huntschelewod 1531 Carnwath Barony Ct. 66 b.
He held … ane ȝong kow & draif hyr furth of the erd hous to Newbiggin eftir that scho was pvt vnder fence 1567 Edinb. Test. I. 43 b.
My wyfe … to haf the erd hous with the blind ȝaird 1585 Prot. Bk. J. Borthuik 27.
Issobell Schankis, relict of vmquhile Johnne Denholme in wester eird housis 1595 Prot. Bk. T. Lindsay 273 b.
Ane tuentie schilling land in estir erd hous occupyit be John Watsoune