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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Out-,) Owtlift, v. [Lift v.] tr. To take (something) away from (furth of) a (material or non-material) situation. — 1586 Linlithgow B. Ct. 20 May.
Newir to owttak nor owtlift the said meit almerye and cop almerye furth of thair posisioun
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