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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schard. ? Erron. for Chalmer n. 2 or Charge n. 8; ? shards of metal to be fired from a gun. —1539 Treas. Acc. VII 225.
Deliverit furth of the castell to be put in the Mary Willibe … foure falconis witht thair schardis and bullotis [etc.]
