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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: 1548-1582

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(Fore-,) Foirplait, n. [Plate n.] A front plate. —1548 Treasurer's Accounts IX. 225.
For cutting of the foreplait of this sadil 1582 Edinb. D. Guild Acc. 149.
Ane bak sprent, ane foir plait, with foure garroun nallis to the loik

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