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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skelfing, vbl. n. [Skelf n.1] The action of providing (a room) with shelves. —1596 Edinb. B. Rec. V 354.
The reparatiouns of the maisteris chalmer in … skelfing and bonkering and making of ane great creitter
