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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schred, n. [ME and e.m.E. schreade (Ancr. R.), shrede (c1300), OE *scréad.] A strip; a small piece (of waste cloth). —14.. Acts I 336/2.
That thai [sc. tailors] mak our mekil refus and schredis of mennis claith quhiles for greit haist and vther quhilis for faut of cunnyng
