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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1523
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Carvin(g), vbl. n. [Carve v.] Cutting. — 1523 Carnwath Barony Ct. 13.
Ihon the Graham folloit Ihon Pumfra for the carvin of ane cot of the auld lairdis
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