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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kirk-claith, Kyrk-clathe, n. [Early ME. chirche-cloð, e.m.E. church(e)-cloth.] A cloth used in church; pl. cloths and garments used in church. — 1502 Treas. Acc. II. 68.
To Maister David Trail for the kyrk clathis wesching and othir neidfull thingis in the kyrk
Ib. 349.
To Maister David Traill for wesching of the kyrk clathes of Strivelin fra Witsonday to Martymes
1603 Ib. MS. 241.
Purpour veluote to be ane kirk claith, and ane cod thairto
Ib. 241 b.
Silk and gold freinȝeis to the kirkclaith, chyre & courtingis

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