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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Court de g(u)ard, n. [For F. corps de garde. Cf. Corsgard.] A guard-house. —1639–40 Misc. Spald. C. V. 105.
For … singell plentioun naillis for building the court d'gard 1647–8 Ib. 108.
For ane doubill trie to be ane gibbett besyd the court de guard
