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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Endill scheit, Endle scheit, n. [In later dial. as enel-sheet.] ‘A double sheet of fine linen’ intended to serve as a winding-sheet (J.). —1568 Edinb. Test. I. 183 b.
Ane new endill scheit, thrie pair of schetis 1647 Ib. LXIII. 51.
Ane pair of scheits … twa endle scheits
