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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1620-1661
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Glove-stick, -stik, n. Also: gluiffis stik. A stick used in glove-making. — 1620 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 211.
Ane sheir, neidle, glove stick, … or uther worklume 1633 Edinburgh Testaments LVI. 137.
Thrie pair gluiffis stikis 1661 Ib. LXX. 182 b.
Four pair of glove stiks
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