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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Carvit, ppl. a. Also: carwit, carvet. [Carve v.] Carved. c1552 Lynd. Mon. 2268.
Wyrschipyng caruit ymagerye Ib. 4043.
Mony a curyous caruit stone 1566 Prot. Bk. T. Johnstoun 100.
Ane stand bed of carwit werk 1608 Wedderburn Compt Bk. 104.
A speit staf and carvit wark thairon
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