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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Centrie, n. [e.m.E. (1583), unexplained variant of centre.] Centre, middle. Also attrib. —1587 Acts III. 522/1.
A prik of irne … ryssing vpricht out of the centrie or middis of the bottom of the firlot 1681 Highland P. I. 318.
Ane elne of sarking and sklaiting to the centrie studie above the gate
