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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†ALSE, adv.¹ Also.Sc. 1702 Records of a Sc. Cloth Manuf. [Hdg.] (S.H.S. 1905) 291:
To foruard the light blews and alse to make 2nd and 3rd cast thereof betuixt 6 and 9 ends.Lnk. 1715 Minutes J.P.'s Lnk. (S.H.S. 1931) 155:
The saids persons . . . qualified and did take and swear the oath of allegiance. . . . And alse the said James Carmichaell, clerk foresaid, qualified and did take and swear the said oath of allegiance.