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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Market-day, n. Also: marcat(e)-, markett-, markit-, marquet-. [ME. (1436) and e.m.E. market-day.] A day when a market is or may be held, a market-day. 14.. Acts I. 27/2.
On the marcate day 1540 Lynd. Sat. 4042 (Ch.).
Vpon ane markit-day Ib. 4141.
Agane the market-day 1579 Aberd. B. Rec. II. 33.
To awyit upon the marcat dayis 1588 Burntisland B. Ct. 26 Apr.
As it is sauld wpone the marcat dayes a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1158.
Manie changes betwix market dayes 1648 Culross Kirk S. in Sc. Ant. IV. 27.
To stand at the cross on marquet day 1660 Elgin Rec. II. 292.
To be in the jouges … one the marcat day

b. To make three market days of, appar. = to offer for sale on three separate occasions. — 1507 Edinb. B. Ct. Bk.
Andro Grame seriand preuit that he maid iij market dais of a gold ryng … & the mast bidder tharfor [etc.]