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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1663-1685
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Beis skep, scape, n. = Be-skep (bee-hive). — 1663–6 Household Bks. Archb. Sharp 27 b.
Sex new bees scapis at 8s. the peice 1685 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LVIII. 366.
A timber beis skep
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