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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1559-1572, 1626, 1685
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S(c)haftin(g, vbl. n. [Schaft v.] The action of furnishing (a tool or implement) with a shaft. — 1559–60 Edinb. Old Acc. I 325.
For twa mattok schaftis, and schaftin of thame, xvj d. 1572 Treasurer's Accounts XII 331.
For schafting of the saidis pickis and mattokis 1626 (?1625) Glasgow Trades House 113.
For ane harrill and schafting of it 1685 Fawside Coal Compt 153.
To the wright for picke shafting
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