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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Carpentrie, n. [e.m.E. and ME. (late 14th c.).] An error for carpetrie, carpet-work. — 1590 Burel Queen's Entry iii.
Ye micht persaue … syndrie sorts of chalandrie In curious forms of carpentrie
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"Carpentrie n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 8 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/carpentrie>
