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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1685
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Kesart, n. [In the later dial. as kaisart (Jam.), beside chessart, -et : cf. e.m.Flem. kaes-, kees-horde, -hurde (16th c.) in same sense.] A cheese-vat. —1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 362.
In the milkhouse … a cheise kesart, … 4 timber skelfs … , a meill barrell
