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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1475-1583
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As, v. Also: ase; p.t. ast. [Northern ME. asse, var. of aske and asche: see Ask v.] tr. and intr. To ask (for); to request. c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace v. 975.
Pardown he ast off the repreiff befor c1475 Ib. 1017; etc.
At Jhone Watsone sone tythandis he couth as a1500 Henr. Fab. 1453.
At thé gentrice I ase a1500 Id. Orph. 256.
Than … Pluto bad hym as his warison 1535 Stewart 29659.
Ellevin moneth, gif that he ast to haue, Of peice and rest 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 115/8.
He will ȝow gif rewaird quhat ȝe wil as 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 205.
The sillie Freir behuiffit to fleiche, For almous that he assis 1583 Sempill Sat. P. xlv. 793.
To a sowters chope he past, And for a pair of schone he ast
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