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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Celdr(e, Celdar, n. [med. L. celdra.] A chalder. —1446 Reg. Episc. Aberd. I. 250.
Alsmekill land as a celdr of atis will schawe [= sow] Ib.
George of Gordoun … occupeis a celdre of atis sawyne pertenand to Dunmetht 1472 Reg. Dunferm. 369.
The forsaid Mathow … payand ȝerli … iiij celdaris of mele 1512 Treas. Acc. IV. 306.
Fourty twa celdris of met salt 1542 Reg. Cupar A. II. 188.
Ane celder of aitis
