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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Caddo(w), Cadday, n. Also: cada. [e.m.E. caddow, caddo, of doubtful origin.] A rough woollen covering or rug.(a) 1576 Reg. Great S. 691 note.
3 webs of cadday containing 10 ells apiece c 1578 Maxwell Mem. I. 312.
Ane cadday, ane matt 1601 Reg. Privy C. VI. 280.
In the wardrobe … ane Ireland cada(b) 1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 603.
Ane caddow, pryce thretty thre schillingis, … twa caddowis, … ane caddow covering 1598 Black Bk. Taymouth 320.
Off caddois … in the houshald garderob iii. Off caddois in Finlarg ane reid and ane uther gray ii Ib. 322.
Of quhyte Ireland caddois, i
