A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Goir, v. [ME. gore (c 1400). Cf. Goar v.] tr. To stab or wound deeply. —1597 Reg. Privy C. V. 364.
Sua that … the haill bestiall and guidis thairof [are] goirit and slane 1607 Melrose P. 31.
Iohnne Dow McGillichallum … hes hocheit and goirit … aucht scoir of nolt
