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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1539, 1594-1627
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(Sere-candill,) Scheir-candill, -ell, Seir-candill, n. [Varr. of Cere candill n. Cf. also scheer wax s.v. S(c)hir(e adj. 3.] — 1539 Treasurer's Accounts VII 171.
For sewing silk, seir candill and poyntis to ane jurnay of fresit claith of gold 1594 Argyll Acc. 10 Jan.
For scheir candell and gray paper to the lynningis 1627 Edinburgh Testaments LIV 133b.
xx pund wecht scheir candill & wax candill
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