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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scabarting,) Skabarting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. scabarde v. to sheathe (1579–80); Scaubert n.] The act of furnishing a scabbard for a sword. —1621 Maxwell Mem. I 330.
For ȝour sword dressing and skabarting, ii s. vi d.
