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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1658-1694
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Chalf(e, Anglicized variant of calf Caf n. — 1658 Edinburgh Testaments LXIX. 118.
Tuo chalfe beds; foure pair of old sheitts 1688 Reg. Privy C. 3 Ser. XIII. 257.
She lay amongest the pies chalf, which chalf was givin to some of the horsses 1694 Edinburgh Testaments LXXX. 88.
Ane chalfe bed and bolsters
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