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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dart, Dairt, a. (An epithet applied to oxen and horses, of obscure meaning.) a1500 Henr. Fab. 2394.
His dart oxin I compt thame not ane flee 1567 Edinb. Test. I. 49.
Nyntene drawand oxen, … sex dart oxen 1579 Ib. VII. 158.
viij drawand oxin, … ane dairt auld ox 1581 Ib. X. 134.
Foure hors … price of the pece ourheid x merk; … vther thrie auld deid dairt horsis worth na thing
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