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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Child-gift, n. [Child n. 1.] A gift to a god-child. — a1500 Tale of the Colkelbie Sow iii. 136.
Ressaif thow sall All thir gudis, for iustly thay ar thyne, … Off thy chyld gift storit throw grace devyne
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