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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cartill, Cairthill, n. [f. Cart n.1] A cart-load. 1515 Treas. Acc. V. 27.
To Duncan, cartar, to pas with xxiiij hors, makand vj cartill, … ilk cart on the day ix s. 1515 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 443.
iiiiixx cartill of dry petis 1650 Elgin Rec. I. 287.
The Counsell … limitat tham to tua hundreth cairt hill of peittis
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