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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1627
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(Schiring,) Schyring, ppl. adj. [f. as Schiring,vbl. n.] ? Of a vessel: That is designed for curdling or separating liquid. — 1627 Glasg. Univ. Mun. III 529.
Inventar of the College inspreathe … Four aill barrells … thrie tubbs … ane schyring pig
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