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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Four-squarit, a. [e.m.E. foure squared (1535).] Squared. —1513 Doug. viii. viii. 78.
Byssy with weggis he Stude schidaud a four squarit [Sm. four squayr, R. foure square; L. quadrifidam] akyn tre 1646 Edinb. Test. LXII. 294.
Four of the saids peices haveing the rubie stones four squarit
