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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Her(e)-, Heir-doun, adv. Also: heir(e)-downe. [Doun adv. 9.] a. Down here. b. Here-below, here in this world, here on this earth. —a. c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 2579.
Heire downe at hond All wery [he] is cummyn to the lond —b. 1375 Barb. iv. 702 (E).
How that the dispositioun [of heaven] Suld apon thingis wyrk her doun [C. heir doune] c1500-c1512 Dunb. lx. 7.
Complane I wald … Quhidder to God … Or wnto warldlie prince heir downe c1568 Lauder Minor P. i. 135.
As the faithfull … dois begin thair heauin in earth heir doun 1585 James VI Ess. 35.
How mekle fairer shall Your happie name heirdowne be
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