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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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Scouth, n.2 (?17th c. Eng. scotch (1601), skatch (1639); ‘a block placed under a wheel, cask or the like, to prevent moving or slipping’ (OED).) —1680 Torry Coal & Salt Wks. 81a.
To the workmanship of 10 stone 14 punds of scouthes at 8 s. the stone
