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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vesper, n. Pl. vespres. [ME and e.m.E. vesper (Gower), OF vespre, L. vesper.] a. The evening star. b. Evensong. —a. c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 2.
Ryght as the stern of day begouth to schyne, Quhen gone to bed war Vesper and Lucyne, I raise 1513 Doug. i vi 119.
Or I maid end, Vesper the evyn starn brycht, suld cloys the hevin and end the days lycht 1587 Carmichael Etym. 30.
Vesper —b. 1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 32.
Then they preach; after which thess that please to walk may do it. The rest stay out the Vespres