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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kerfull, -fow, n. [Ker n. (Cf. Cartfull and Kartfull.)] A cart-load. —1494 Acta Conc. I. 323/2.
[To] restore … for xij ker full of hay vj [s.] 1498–9 Ib. II. 304.
[6] carris full [of hay, price 2/- per] kerfull 1526 Carnwath Baron Ct. 45.
With ½ ane pek of aittis & ane kerfow of hay
