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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kerving-knyf(e, n. [ME. kervyng-knyfe (c 1450).] A carving--knife. —1497 Treas. Acc. I. 373.
To Robert Cutlaris man that brocht … kerving knyffis to Abirdene 1503 Ib. II. 207.
For ane pair of gret kerving knyffis agane the mariage 1507 Ib. IV. 17.
Ane pair of gret standand kerving knyffis

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