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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1705

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CAIRTES, n.pl. Misreading for cairles, carols. See P.L.D. §48.1. (2).Abd. 1705 Abd. Jnl. N. & Q. VI. 292:
Spent of pocket moy. the sd. moneth of December at Abels singing the cairtes, etc. 6 libs.

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