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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Splitting sheit, n. (? Cf. Spitt sheet n. and spitting sheit (Spitting vbl. n. 4).) —1667 Strathblane Par. 317.
Imprimis of lining sheitts six paire. Item of splitting sheitts fyve sheitts. Item of codvarres ten