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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1621-1642
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Haird, adj. Also: haired. [Var. of Harit ppl. adj.] — 1621 Brechin Testaments IV. 56 b.
Ane haird stott of tua ȝeir auld 1642 Dundonald Par. Rec. 512.
He was ane old haired warloch witch theif
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