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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Casar, Caser, n. [Of obscure origin.] A board or box for displaying bread for sale.1597 St. A. Kirk S. 835.
To warn Patrik Arthour baxter … for hinging furth of his casar with breid … on the last Sabboth 1598 St. A. Baxter Bks. 33.
The baxteris of this citie ar dischargeit … fra all furth putting of caseris, for selling of thair bread, at ony tyme upon the Saboth day 1625 Edinb. Test. LIII. 114 b.
Ane caser of fir pryce xij s
