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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1580-1592
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Gae, n.1 [ONF. gai, gay, ME. gay (Gower Vox Clam. i. ix.).] A jay. — 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 25.
As gaes will counter-fitt quhat sound thay heir 1590 Burel Pilgr. i. xxviii.
The hobie and the hedder bluter Aloud the gae to be thair tuter
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"Gae n.1". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/gae_n_1>
