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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1650
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Hie rodd, n. [Hie a. 5. Cf. mod. Eng. high-road (1709– ).] A main road, a highway. — 1650 Strathbogie Presb. 140.
Therfra wpp the neirest rodd vpon the brae head, and therfra ascending southvard in the brae head as the hie rodd goes
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