We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. By clicking 'continue' or by continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. You can change your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

Continue
Find out more

A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

Milwar(e, -var, varr. of millwart Milnward n. (miller). —1627 Cramond Cullen Ann. 36.
Gilbert Andersone and James Andersone milvaris at the New and Auld Milnes 1650 Croy Kirk S. MS. 16 Aug.
Alexander McPhail milware Ib. 15 Sept. (OED).
Betwixt the said William Dolas and his milwars wyffe

26056

dost