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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Have,) Hayif, v.2 P.t. huif. P.p. havin. [Var. of Heve v.] tr. To baptize, christen. — 1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 185.
Offerit in the candill at the font quhen the said barne was havin 1540 Lynd. Sat. 781.
Wee mon all thrie change our names. Hayif [B. Cristin] me, and I sall baptize thee 1571 Sat. P. xxviii. 39.
Hammiltoun he me huif, … Ane sorie surname a1605 Montg. Flyt. 477 (T).
Fra the dames … had done thair devoir In having that hurchoun
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