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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1561-1619
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Corshous, n. [Cors n.2 8.] A house standing crossways to others. 1561 Edinb. B. Deeds MS. 6.
The samyn great ludgeng withe the pertinentis, contenand housis forsaidis and the said cors hous 1570 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 650/1.
Writ to Dauid Dumber your chamerlen to repair the Corshous 1605–19 Paisley B. Rec. 133.
The Corshous in Calsasyd, occupeit by John Sclaitter, heritor
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