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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1503-1506, 1567-1568
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Ax-schaft, n. [Ax n.] The shaft of an axe.1503 Treasurer's Accounts 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 Bannatyne MS 140 a/31.
On thy bak … Wer brokin full mony ane gud ax schaft
