A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1478-1519, 1644
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Silverit, ppl. adj. Also: sylverit, selvurde. [Silver n. Cf. e.m.E. silverid (Caxton) coated with silver, silvered (c1600) silver-coloured, etc.] Decorated with silver. — 1478 Acts Lords Auditors 67/2.
A siluerit suerd belt 1488 Acts Lords of Council I 98/2.
A tuscha of silk siluerit 1513 Doug. v vi 41.
A syluerit ax 1519 Fife Sheriff Ct. 153.
Reid siluerit tussia c1644 Tailor's Acc. Bk. B 65.
Ane vaiscoit of selvurde stuife
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