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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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S 1, reduced form of pres. t. forms of certain verbs. a. is: see Be v.1 A II 7 (2) and (3). b. sall ((Sal(l aux. v.): see also Is, Thous, Weis, Ȝeis. c. irreg. (only in Hume Orthog.) see (Se v.1).a. a1568 Bann. MS 137b/43.
I latt ȝow wit schos nocht miskareit
a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1497 (E).
It rests then, ands best then, ȝour counsell to declair
a1585 Polwart Flyt. 809 (T).
In grippis thows behint
c1616 Hume Orthog. 23.
As, he's a wyse man, for he is a wyse man
?1661-5 M. Bruce Soul-Confirmation 14.
That's a business I warrand you
a1700 Maidment New Bk. Old Ballads 14.
Sae shee's nae gilter jilly
b. a1568 Bann. MS 134b/60.
Sa help me God Is tell my deme
1609 Garden Garden 26.
So ȝow's be partner of the praise
c1616 Hume Orthog. 23.
As, he's tell thé, for he sal tell thé
a1689 Cleland 28.
It's not be so, I shall assure you
Ib. 95.
Hear out my tale, it's be but short
c. c1616 Hume Orthog. 23.
As … I s'it, for I see it

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