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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Organ(e)-loft, n. [Loft n. 6.] A loft or gallery to accommodate an organ in a church or other building. 1536–7 Ayr B. Acc. 20.
For the making of ane lettroun to the organe loft 1541 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I. 284.
For … irne werk to ane lycht in the thak of the organe loft 1537–8 Ib. 228. 1541 Treas. Acc. VIII. 121. 1543 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 190. 1616 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II. 58.
For 6 gryit aikin treis to be gestis to the o[r]gane loft in the abbay
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