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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mercat-steid, Mercatt-sted, n. [Cf. Market-sted.] = Mercat-place n. — 1535 Stewart 60382.
Into the mercat steid Of this Makdonald [the King] gart stryke of the heid 1563 Lanark B. Rec. 32.
To by nor sell na maner of merchandris … furth of the mercat steidis of the town quhilk ar chosin tharto 1575 St. A. Baxter Bks. 53.
That thair be na mele hid in the houssis bot all presentit to the mercatt sted
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