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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skeldrie broad, n. ? Var. of Scallie broad n. one of the pans of a pair of scales, or skaillie-burd, skeillie-brod ‘a writing slate’ (Jamieson). — 1668 Edinb. Test. LXXIII 204.
3 veschell binks … Nyne skeldrie broads
