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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kervin, p.p. [e.m.E. kerven (16th c.).] = Kervit ppl. a. —a1500 K. Hart 106, III.
The castell … So craftlie with kirnellis kervin hie, … So kervin cleir that micht na crueltee It for to wyn … avale
