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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corf keyling, n. [? Corf n. Cf. corft ‘boiled in salt and water’ (J).] ? Cured codfish or small cod. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV. 489.
j^m corf keling quhilkis was gevin be Lord Secretar 1541 Aberd. B. Rec. MS. XVII. (J).
Ane thousand corf keyling in peyll