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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1639, 1700+
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Cratch(e, n. [Of obscure origin.] Some substance used for filling up joints. — 1639 Master of Works Accounts XXIX. 94.
For twa bollis of saltt cratche for mending and poynting of the leid plettforme 1701 Foulis Acc. Bk. 288.
For pointing Rot Douglas kitchin sklaits, and to the pointing with cratch about the leads
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