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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1744, 1875
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OFFLET, n. Also -lett. A channel for letting water run away. Not recorded in Eng. till 19th c.Abd. 1744 Monymusk Papers (S.H.S.) 141:
In wet spouty grounds, there should be drains cutt from the springs, etc., to an offlett and round stones throwen in.Abd. 1875 A. Smith New Hist. Abd. II. 936:
The mouth or offlet of the loch of Strathbeg.
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