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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gate-seame, Gatt-saim, -same, n. [Gate n.², Same n.] Goat's fat. — 1591 Edinb. Test. XXIII. 266.
Thrie stane of gatt saim 1615 Ib. XLVIII. 271.
Twa stane of gate seame 1707 Household Bk. G. Baillie 72.
For severall small things … such as veniger, spice, gatt same, etc.