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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1496, 1557-1626
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Aschin, a. Also: aishen, -eing. [Var. of Eschin a., partly after Eng. Ashen.] Ash (-tree); made of ash. 1496 Treasurer's Accounts I. 285.
Ane aschin tre, to be toppis to the Kingis pailȝounis 1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 252.
For ane gryt aschin tre to be tumlars 1580 Protocol Book of J. Scott 90 b.
The aisheing treis in the … kaill ȝard 1626 Master of Works Accounts XIX. 12.
For tua aschin axiltries
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