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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SHEVERET, n. A kind of curtam material (see note).Sc. 1716 Household Bk. Lady G. Baillie (S.H.S.) 45:
For 3 yd. yellow sheveret for a curtine to the coach . . . . 9s.
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