A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Cade,) Caid, n. [ME. cade (1337), F. cade, L. cadus.] A barrel (of fish). —1547 Treas. Acc. IX. 106.
Ane last of salmond, … ane caid of speldinges