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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Langsadil(l-bed, n. Also: -sadyll, -saddil, -saidill. A ‘langsaddle’ (n.¹) which opened up to form a bed. 1503 Halyb. 255.
A langsadyll bed, cost xviii s. 1519 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 174.
Ane langsadil bed of aik 1547 Reg. Great S. 20/1. n.
Tua lang sadill beddis of aik, carvit werk, price of the pece 40 s. c 1570 Lennox Mun. 276.
In galrye chalmer, ane pres and lang saidill bed 1582 Brechin Test. I. 72. 1587 Edinb. Test. XVII. 161 b.
Ane wair almerie with ane lang sadill bed affixit thairto