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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1594-1595
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Nurischand, ppl. a. [Cf. late ME. norysschande (15th c.), Nuris(s)and and Nurisching.] Nourishing. — a1595 Descr. Isles 437.
And na girs but ley land quhilk is maist nurischand girs of ony other
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