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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Ame, Aim, Ayme, n. [Variants of eime, eyme, Eme n.] A dear kinsman or friend. (Used in correspondence.) — c 1580 Maxwell Mem. II. 145.
Ȝour luving aim to be commandit, Elizabeth Maxwell 1587 Waus Corr. II. 387.
To my maist special ame and best belouit [husband] the lard of Barnebaroche Ib. 395.
Dame Kathran Kenedy, lady of Barnbarocht. To her maist speciall and darrest ayme the laird of Barinbarroch 1592 Ib. 496.
Rycht speciall ame, eftir my hartly commendations [etc.] Ib.
To. . his speciall ame Ser Patrik Vaus