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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1541
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(Save-skalbert,) Salf-skalbert, n. [Sav(e v. and Scaubert n.] ? A protection for a scabbard. —1541 Treasurer's Accounts VIII 26.
Deliverit to Thomas Softlaw to be skalbertis … , Item deliverit to him to be salf skalbertis ane blak cordwall skyn
