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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1678
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Hyrd-house, n. (? Cf. mod. (19th c.) north. and northeastern Sc. dial. hire-house, a house provided for the ‘hired’ men, a farm bothy, hence, the place of a servant, service.) — 1678 Kingarth Par. Rec. 112.
Quhen she askd Rose quhy she was going away from her hyrd house Rose replyd that her mistres seemd to be jealous at her
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