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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kemmyng-claith, n. = Kaming claith. —1551 Treas. Acc. X. 18.
Deliverit to Besse Murray to be kemmyng claithis, nycht quaffis and napkynnis to his grace viij elnis holand claitht 1578 Biggar 618.
Ane kame cais & ane auld kimi[n]g clayth about the same
