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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1473, 1583-1638
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Alron(e, Alryn, a. and n. [ME. alloren, allerne, OE. ælren, f. aler, alor Aller n. In later Sc. reduced to Arn.] a. Of alder; aldern. b. Alder wood or trees. 1473 Reg. Cupar A. I. 174.
Tha sal kepe our alryn treis unscathit 1583 Reg. Great S. 398/2.
So far as aik, birk, alrone or ony wther wode grew or is apperand to grow 1621 Black Bk. Taymouth 371.
Persones … accusit for cutting of aik, asche, birk, alrone, … and sauch 1638 Bamff Chart. 250.
Aik, birk, alron or any uther wod
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