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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: 1657-1680
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Lon, v. [e.m.E. lone (1542–3), loan(e. Cf. Lone n.2] tr. To lend. — 1657 S. Leith Rec. 107.
To lon our silver basins … to the North Kirk session 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 59.
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