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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1501-1542
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Cruce, n. Also: crus. [L. cruce-, crux.] A cross. — 1438 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. 113.
Versus crucem que vocatur Frasseris crus 1501 Treasurer's Accounts II. 65.
Wellus to be offreis and crucis to the redestand and to the pendale and antependale of the altair 1542 Reg. Cupar A. II. 186.
Fra the reyd cruce west with Campsy 1542 Ib.]
[Fra the said reid croce est
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