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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lost, Loist, n. [e.m.E. and ME. (Chaucer) lost. appar. f. the p.p. of lose (= Los v.1).] Loss. = Los n.2 1 a and 3. —1578 Conv. Burghs I. 59.
The ewill air within the iill [sc. Campvere], ingenerit to the deid and loist of mony of oure natioun 1653 Argyll Synod II. 40.
[To remedy] the want of thankfull payment of the stipend, .. the parishioners … to … heir and sie his greivance declaired and conforme tharto he may be restored to his losts
