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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1558-1562
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Markis point, n. Also: marckis and poinct, poynt. [Mark n.1 2.] The centre of a target; fig. the point to which an argument is directed, the main point or ‘nub’ of the matter being considered. (Only in Q. Kennedy.) — 1558 Q. Kennedy Tractive 99.
It is markis point to considder … quha is the juge appoyntit be God 1558 Ib. 102.
In the understanding of this consistis the heale purpose and markis poynt quhilk we schute at 1561 Id. Compendious Ressonyng 14 b/6.
The markispoinct of oure ressoning is to knaw gif [etc.] 1562 Id. Ressoning 207.
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