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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

†GAISE, n. See quot.Dmf. 1778 A. Wight Husbandry II. 457:
The most remarkable fabric of all is a coarse cloth termed gaises, made of the refuse of combed wool, half-yard wide, or a little more.

[O.Sc. has gais, gauze, from 1563; older Fr. gaze, thin canvas.]

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