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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Stren(g)th, adj. (? Erron. for Strenthy adj. or streng (Strang) adj.) — 1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 48.
Monsieur Dasie … tuke baith men and artailȝerie thairin [sc. to Inchkeith] and maid it mair strength nor it was 1621 Edinb. Test. LI 32.
Fyve dosone strenth caimbe caisis at xx s. the dosone
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