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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirsp, n. Also: kyrsp, kersp. [Metathetic var. of Crisp(e n., occurring c 1490–1540.] A fine textile fabric, a kind of gauze or crape.1490 Acta Conc. I. 158/1.
ij stikis of double kirsp 1491 Ib. 199/1. 1498 Treas. Acc. I. 392.
For xxiiij elne of kyrsp to hir, for ilk elne iij s. iiij d. 1504–5 Ib. III. 94.
For vj elne singill kyrsp to hir, … ilk elne iij s., … for ij elne double kirsp to hir collaris c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 23.
With curches, cassin thair abone, of kirsp cleir and thin Ib. 138 (M).
Ane curchef of kirsp [Ch. & M. kersp] allther fynest 1542 Acts & Decr. I. 141.
Ane surplaith of kirsp, ane of lane, ane of Holane claith
