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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Capricht, n. ? —1503 Treas. Acc. II. 229.
iij unce sewing silk blak, to be pointis to the capricht agane the Kingis passing to the Corpus Christi play 1506 Ib. III. 34.
vij elne dames to be ane capricht to the Kingis hors Ib.
For ane countrepais of mailȝee maid in pans for the mayn of the said capricht