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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lyam(e, n. Also: lyoun. [Late ME. (c 1400) and e.m.E. lyam(e, e.m.E. lyeme (1481–90), lyome, lyme, lime, also leon (1612), a dog-leash, OF. liem.] a. In Douglas: A leash or thong, generally, or as part of the draught-tackle of a chariot, etc. b. A leash for hounds. —a. 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. i. 297.
Proceidand furth was draw ane chariote Be coursouris twelf, … Of goldin cord wer lyamis and the stringis Festinnit … in massie goldin riugis Id. Æn. v. ix. 40.
The bandis and lyamys … Quharwith by baith the feyt thar fast was sche [a dove] Attachit at the mastis top Ib. ix. xi. 5.
Thai … dartis furth send, Quhilk thai with lyamys [R. lynȝellis] and thwangis lang owt threw Ib. xii. viii. 59.b. 1600 Treas. Acc. in Crim. Trials II. 239.
For furnissing to his Maiesteis buck-hunting, of colleris and lyounis of all sortis, stinchit and fassit Ib.
Four dozen of couppillis and ane lyoun to ilk dozen for his Majesteis houndis