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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Long, adv. Also: longe, longue. [Anglicized var. of Lang adv.](1) c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 565.
And so long went thai one thar way a1500 Colk. Sow ii. 106.
To tary ȝow nocht long 15.. Clar. i. 73.
So long induiring 1611 Reg. Panmure I. xxix.
Alexanders vyf, Elezabethe Guthrie lewit efter him longue(2) 1604-31 Craig i. 40.
Were not hope accrescis … I had long since consum'd 1686 Meikle Old Session Bk. 117.
[Forty shillings of penalty] own long since(3) 15.. Clar. iv. 562.
He owertuike them or it was ocht long 1562 Knox II. 340.
He will stryck, or it be long, yf His law … be contempned 1650 Brechin Presb. 39.
That she should repent it or it wer long(4) a1500 Colk. Sow iii. 37.
So long as it lay on the ground It was vnfynit(5) a1585 Maitl. Q. xl. 120.
Not willing longer ȝow molest(6) a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS. No. 368.
Dochter & ever yow marie any mary ane long hained magister