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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ongain, pres. p. [? Cf. e.m.E. to go on to approach (1577), going on approaching (1670), a certain age. (Cf. also Outgane p.p.).] ? Approaching completion (of the age specified). — 1565 Kinnaird Farm Bk. fol. 34.
Stottis of thre ȝeir auld ongain … stottis of tway ȝeir auld ongain
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