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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schriffon, n. [?]pl. ? ‘Pinnings, stone tiles’ M. Works Acc. (ed.) I (glossary). Cf. also Glen Pride Glossary of Scottish Building s.v. Pin[n] [stane]. —1529 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 4.
Wall stane schriffonis for the bakis of the chymnais layng
