Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1705
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¶HORSE, n.2 Poss. a misreading for turse, truss, as part of the structure of a roof.Kcd. 1705 in Burns Works (Chambers 1896) I. 452:
Houss consisting off thrie couplles ffour horses two taill postes. . . . Ane barne consisting of ffyve couplles four horses two taill postes.
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