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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Hyreset,) Hirsed, n. [Appar. Hyr(e n. 2, with suffix as in wadset.] Hire, setting or taking on hire. = Hyreage n., Hyr(e)gang n., Hyring vbl. n. b. — 1659 Rothesay B. Rec. 42.
And the said Hecteur is bound thairfoir to pay unto his maister halfe a merk money scots daylie for furnishing him horses in hirsed