A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1550-1578
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Fellow, n. [e.m.E. fellow (16th c.), replacing earlier Sc. Fallow n.] A companion; an ordinary or low person. —c1550 Rolland Court of Venus i. 78.
The ane maid not sa merie cheir As his fellow 1560 Id. Seven Sages 384.
Ane of them said … To his fellowis a1578 Pitsc. I. 139/15.
Beleuand thay had no hide desait in this fraudfull fellowis sayingis
