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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Alias, adv. Also: allies. [L. alias; also in e.m.E. from c 1600.] Otherwise. — 1503 Dunferm. B. Rec. 127.
Alexander Clerk alias Vyncister 1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 417.
Thomas Drummond, alias Thom Unsanit 1520 Stirling B. Rec. I. 5.
Wille M‘Lellan allies Parqueir 1535 Stewart II. 354 heading.
His bruther germane, callit Gillelmus alias Gilmoure
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