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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Dery-dan, n. Amorous sport. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. lxxv. 60.
And thai twa to ane play began, Quhilk men dois call the dery-dan, Quhill that thair myrthis met baythe in ane
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