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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schirter, n. [Cf. e.m.E. shirt v. to clothe with a shirt, S(c)hirt n.] One employed to make shirts. —1682 Bk. Dunvegan I 242 (see S(c)hirtingn., vbl. n. b).
