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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cere claith, n. [e.m.E. cere-, seare-cloth (1547), earlier cered cloth (1475).] Waxed cloth. —1533 Boece xi. v. 413 b.
The kingis corpis was tane vp, and … in ane cere claith involuit
