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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Morcat, n. (? Erroneous for marcat Market n. or Mercat n.) —1549 Complaynte of Scotland 106. heading of chapter
The familiarite that is betuix Inglis men & Scottis men in ane pace varld [footnote so original; probably misread for baith in MS.] at mercattis [footnote morcattis] and conuentions on the tua bordours
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