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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1578, 1637
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Gilt, Guilt, n.3 [e.m.E. gilt, guilt (1598), var. of gelt, MDu., MLG. gelt (Du. and G. geld).] Money. — 1578 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs I. 58.
That our natioun may be absoluit from all kynd of conuoy gilt 1637 Monro Exped. i. 7.
I have seen othir nations call for guilt being going before their enemie to fight
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