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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cat-skyn, n. [Cat n.1] The skin of a cat. —1579 Edinb. Test. VII. 272 b.
Ane breisting of catt skynnis 1580 Ib. VIII. 364.
Tua dossoun of blak Spanȝe cat skynnis