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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Meltit, ppl. a. Also: Moltit. [e.m.E. melted (1599), weak p.p. of Melt v.1 (Cf. Moltin and Meltyne.)] Melted, molten.a1538 Abell 19 b.
Meltit gold wes ȝet in at his mouth 1560 Rolland Seven S. 47.
Ane pound of meitit leid Ib. 4891, 5330. 1583 Treas. Acc. MS. 134.
Lyngottis to cast the meltit siluer in 1587 Edinb. Test. XVIII. 108.
Of brokin siluer cassin and meltit 1618 Trial Isobel Inch 9.
Starnis of meltit buttir
