A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1552-1612, 1673
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Ocker, n. Also: okir. [Late ME. and e.m.E. ocur (Prompt. Parv.), okyr (1481–90), oker, ockere, oaker, OF. ocre, L. ōchra.] Ochre. — 1552 Treasurer's Accounts X. 96.
Ane stane of Flanderis ocker 1575 Edinburgh Testaments III. 384.
Of cullouris of ocker xxiiij pund wecht 1578 Ib. VI. 332 b.
Half ane barrell of ȝallow okir estimat to xl s. 1612 Bk. Rates (Halyb.) 323. 1673 Leith Customs 8.
1 barrell red ocker
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