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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Loft-hous, n. = Loft n. 4 a, b, c. — 1488 Dunferm. B. Rec. I. 2.
Resignacione … of a loft hous vtout the est yet the qwhilk loft is abowyn the almushous one the northt sid of the causay 1538
Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVI. (Jam.).
Loft hous 1667 Kelso Baillie Ct. 34 b.
If … ony tradsmen … makes vse of fyre or candle by day or night in loft housis vnsyllered
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