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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gais, n. [F. gaze. Cf. Gaes n.] Gauze. —1563 Inv. Wardrobe 159.
Ane litle pece of gais of silvir and quhite silk 1578 Ib. 227.
Ane pair of slevis of gais of silver and reid silk 1579 Edinb. Test. VII. 188.
In his buith … thrie elnis & ane half of gais
