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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Four houris, n. [Hour n.] a. Four o'clock in the afternoon. b. Refreshment taken at this time.a. 1544 Corr. M. Lorraine 85.
Writtin … at foir houris eftir noine 1558-66 Knox II. 159.
The craftismen … past to thair foure houris penny 1600 Elgin Rec. II. 84.
The actis maid anent the ten houris and four houris bell and watche in the toun and feildis 1633 M. Works Acc. XXVIII. 28.
To the haill gunneres denneres … at four houres to themb. 1600-1610 Melvill 256.
He wald haiff his four hours in the Collage 1650 Lamont Diary 20.
He com to Cowper, where he gatt some desert to his fourehoures 1685 Glamis Bk. of Record 80.
Allowing them [sc. workmen] morning drink and four-hours which was the custom