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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kerv-, Kerw-, Kerfit, a. [e.m.E. kerued (1526). Cf. Carvit and Karvit.] Carved, ornamented with carving. —1503–4 Treas. Acc. II. 223.
For ane baislar with the kervit helf 1506 Glasgow Dioc. Reg. II. 152.
The gest at the siloure standis in to be hewin and graithit … with tua frontellis, … schorne and kerfit werk 1592 Edinb. Test. XXIV. 213 b.
My kerwit chyre
