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: 1499-1500
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Plank, n.3 (Appar. altered f. Plak n.: cf. Gael. plang id.) — a1500 Henr. Fab. 2270 (Ch.).
Far better is frelie for to gif ane plank [: bank, thank] Nor be compellit on force to gif ane mark [H. mart]
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