A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1375, 1535-1617
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Snor(e, Snoare, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. snore (c1400), snoryn (Prompt. Parv.). Cf. Snor(en.] intr. To snore; ? to sleep deeply, cf. Snorand ppl. adj. —1375 Barb. vii 192 (C).
He … Bot fell on slepe and routit [1571 snorit] he 1535 Stewart 39601.
Sleipand la, ay snorand lyke ane sow 1584 Sempill Sat. P. xlv 1077.
Snoring lyk a sow 1617 Despauter (1617) 129.
Sterto, to snoare or sleepe
