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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-gude, n. Also: kyrk- and pl. -gudis, -guidis. [Gud(e n. 3 and 6.] collect. and plur. = Kirk-geir n. (esp. b). — a1500 Prestis of Peblis 434.
With kirk-gude sal I neuer haue ado 1522 Selkirk B. Ct. 93 b.
That all men hawand common gudis of the common kyrk gudis … present thaim … in the borow court and thain deliver the samyn in quhais handis [etc.] a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxi. 18.
Kirkmen … The kirk gudis thai waist away a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1086.
Let the cap raik on the kirk gude