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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cap-a(l)mre, -rie, variants of Cop-almry. —1610 Brechin Test. II. 28.
Ane Danskin cheir and ane cap almre Ib. 28 b.
Ane cap amre c1650 Spalding I. 192; Ib. II. 369.
Thay brak doun beddis, burdes, capalmries, glassin windois
