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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Kantit, ppl. a. (? Cf. e.m.E. kant v. (1542–3) to bevel, give a cant edge to, e.m.Du., LG. kanten to bevel, to square off, and MDu. canthout, -holt, LG. kantholt, squared wood.) — 1602 Shetland Sheriff Ct. (ed.) 62.
Ane kantit spar cum in at Culmisbrughe
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