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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1496-1531
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Kirk-bred, -breid, n. [Bred n.1] A church offering-board or -plate. = Kirk-brod(dn. —1496 Cart. S. Nich. Aberd. II. 339.
We … assignis to the saide Robert … tua markis of our kirk bred to be rasit … at his avne hande 1531 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries II. 396.
That nan pass wyth the kyrk breid bot honest men