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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1491-1595
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Erdhous, n. Also: eird-hous. ? A building with earthen walls. Also as a place-name. 1491 Acts Lords Auditors 155/2.
The sesing and possessioun … of the landis of the Erdhous & Huntschelewod 1531 Carnwath Barony Ct. 66 b.
He held … ane ȝong kow & draif hyr furth of the erd hous to Newbiggin eftir that scho was pvt vnder fence 1567 Edinburgh Testaments I. 43 b.
My wyfe … to haf the erd hous with the blind ȝaird 1585 Protocol Book of J. Borthuik 27.
Issobell Schankis, relict of vmquhile Johnne Denholme in wester eird housis 1595 Protocol Book of T. Lindsay 273 b.
Ane tuentie schilling land in estir erd hous occupyit be John Watsoune
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