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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Custodi(e, n. [Late ME. custodie (1483), L. custōdia.] a. A case. b. Custody. — 1501 Treas. Acc. II. 64.
For making of ane custodi to ane chalise — 1558-66 Knox II. 330.
The Castell of Dumbartane, the custodie whairof was granted unto him 1589 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 190.
The schirefclerkis … haue bene in vse … to haue the onlie custodie of the haill blude rollis
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