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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Carot, n. [Cf. e.m.E. ‘carracte in pricke song, minime’ (Palsgrave, 1530).] ? —c1590 J. Stewart 232 § 128.
As trauelit man abaishing all [that] dois heir The curious carots quhilk thy breath sall blaw
