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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Karkat, n. [? Cf. 16th c. F. carcas a quiver (Carcas n.2).] A cartridge case. —1543–4 Treas. Acc. VIII. 251.
For tua pair of paper to be karkattis [sic in MS.] to the said artalȝe
