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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cursaye, irreg. var. of Curchay n. (a curch). Cf. Corsay. —1575 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 43.
For trublans done be hir to Eufame Kyncaid, … in schutyng of hir doun in hir awin fyre and casting of hir cursaye to the erd