A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Closbow, n. [Of obscure origin. Cf. Clogbog.] A leather bag. —1535 Stewart 55732.
The Scottis hirdis … Of scrymplit ledder mony closbow maid, Round as ane ball, of mony barkit skin
