A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rosey, n. [? F. rosée (c1160 in Larousse), late L. *rosata, f. L. ros dew.] ? A shower, or thin spray, of moisture. —15.. Clar. v 1870.
Meliades … Hes hir dispuilȝeit of hir goune velvate, And put on hir ane rosey of dew bewate
