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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Sidron(e, Sitron, Sotheronne, Suddron, n. (e.m.E. citron (frute) (1530), citron (1555), MF chitron, citron the citron fruit including the lemon and ? lime.)(a) 1566 Treas. Acc. XII 32.
xx apile garnattis and vj sidronis brocht … to the Quenis grace, hir majestie being seik 1642 Household Bk. M. Stewart 51.
To by escorse de sidrone and marmolatt 5 l. 6 sh. 8 d. 1680 Foulis Acc. Bk. 28.
To Mrs. Urquhart to pay for cordi, sidron, and orange skins(b) 1638 Rothes Affairs Kirk 62.
Wherto Rothes replyed, He wold not give a salt sitron for him, for tuo Fyff lairds could keep him from croseing Dundie ferrie(c) 1598 Household Bks. Jas. VI and Anne 30 June.
For … orangeis sotheronnes and zuccour to his majesties chalmer the said monethe 1598 Household Bks. Jas. VI and Anne 31 July.
Extraordinar - sotheronnes and chireis(d) 1625 Edinb. Test. LIII 185b.
Certane confectit suddronis pryce of all xij li.