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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1507-1508, 1566, 1650-1684
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Fute-rod(e, n. Also: foot-, fitrod. [Rod n.] A footpath. — a1508 Kennedy Pass. Christ ii.
Haill, riall king, … to sicht rycht lycht in dern; To feit fute rode 1566 Protocol Book of Gilbert Grote 72.
[The] fute rod and gait 1650 Strathbogie Presb. 137.
On the east the kirkyeard dyk; on the south, ane foot rod 1684 Greyfriars Interm. 53.
Fit rod
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