A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1536-1559
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Onlowsit, -yt, p.p. [Lows v. 12 b. Cf. Onder-losyt.] Not redeemed from mortgage or arrestment. —1536 Protocol Book of M. Fleming 110 b.
Als lang as the land be onlowsyt 1558–9 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. I. 186.
The away takin of the saidis beir and aittis of the groundis … quhair thai war than standand under arreistment onlowsit
