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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Foursum, -some, n. [Cf. W. Fris. fjouwer(e)som, -sum.] Four together; a company of four.a1500 Doug. K. Hart 198.
The foure sum baid and howit on the grene
Ib. 201. 1560 Rolland Seven S. Prol. 33.
At thir foursum asking leif aud licence
a1568 Scott ii. 145.
Wer ȝe foursum in a flok, I compt ȝow nocht a leik
1572 Buch. Detect. H vij a.
I sall compeir on Sonday nixt with four sum with me
1600-1610 Melvill 68.
Bringing a man seik of the palsey, careid be foursome in a bed

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