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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Ax-schaft, n. [Ax n.] The shaft of an axe. 1503 Treas. Acc. II. 387.
For iiij ax schaftis … iiij s. 1505 Ib. 477.
For ane ax-scha[f]t 1506 Ib. III. 365.
For vj ax schaftis and ane burdoun a1568 Bann. MS. 140 a/31.
On thy bak … Wer brokin full mony ane gud ax schaft