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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Gate-,) Gait-sweping, n. [Gate n.1] Street-sweeping. —1520 Stirling B. Rec. I. 6.
Gilbert Johnsoun hais biddin for the gait syeppyn [sic] xvij merkis
