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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CORBAN, CORBIN, n. A small wicker basket. [′kɔrbən]Ags. 1824 J. Bowick Characters 10:
Now, with her corban, which, from curious eyes, In careful secrecy, she strives to hide.s.Sc. 1835–40 J. M. Wilson (ed.) Tales of the Border (1857–59) VII. 28:
He maks neither wicker corbins nor quhorls like the rest o' his Droich species.