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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skeith(s. ? Erron. for, or altered f. S(c)had n. 3 or S(c)had(d)ow n. 9. —1607 Acts IV 389/2.
The quarter towne & landis of Kilrenny callit the skeith quarter thairof 1644 Acts VI i 264/2.
The skeiths quarter
