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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Skyrsay, n. [? Altered form of Carsay n., Kairsay n.] ? A bag made out of the material kersey. —c1420 Wynt. ii 1104 (C).
Withe aulde [hoyis] and rewyn schoyn, And mowlyt breid in skyrsays [R. kartis, W. baggis] don [Joshua ix 5 (L. (Vulgate)) in frusta comminuti]
