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Serpclaith, n. (? Var. of Surples n. surplice, altered under the influence of Clath(e n.) —1572-5 Diurn. Occurr. 104.
The bischopis of Dunkell [and] Dunblane with thair rockattis and huidis … the pryour of Quhitherne and sindrie vthers with serpclaithes and huidis; and the haill college of the chappell royall with thair habittis and vmaist coppis
