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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lipper-hous, n. Also: lippir-. [Lipper n.2 2 b. Cf. Leper-hous.] A leper-house, an asylum for lepers. 1574 Reg. Privy C. II. 393.
Ane hous callit the lipper hous, … betuix the said burgh and the auld toun of Abirdene 1584 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 352.
To … inquyre … the estait and ordour of the awld fundatioun of the lipper hous besyde Dyngwall 1589 Ib. V. 6.
Jhone Robertsoun … intends to big ane lipperhous and hes desyret the toun to appoynt … ane platt and grund 1594 Moysie 115. 1636 Glasgow Chart. I. ii. 387.
Vna cum etiam illa domo vocata lie lipper hous et Sanct Ninianis Hospitall nuncupata 1657 Edinb. B. Rec. IX. 58.
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