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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1475, 1649
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Corp, n. [Reduced from Corps n.] A corpse. —c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace ix. 1544.
With worschip was the corp graithit in grawe 1649 Orkney Rentals Append. 57.
His lordship had ane purpose to erect ane tomb upon the corp of his umquhile father
