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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kaddes, Kadeis, varr. of caddes Caddas n. (cotton wool, flock, or the like, used for padding). —1589 12th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. viii. 105.
Half and pund of kaddes cost x s. 1607 Edinb. Test. XLIII. 225 b.
Four pund kadeis at x s. the pund wecht
