A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1496-1535, 1700+
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Erle, v. [Cf. Erlis n. and Arl(e v.] tr. To give earnest money to (a person) or for (a thing). a1400 Legends of the Saints xli. 26.
First, in takine of weding He erlis thaim with his ryng a1400 Ib. 36. 1496 Treasurer's Accounts I. 276.
To by arras bedis to the King, and erl tymmyr and bedding that ȝeid to Striuelin 1535 Acts II. 347/1.
Under the pane of … escheting of all sik gudis coft or erlit be thame 1708 Caldwell P. I. 211.
She was recommended here by a physician, a very honest man, … and I errled her
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