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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Courchair, n. [e.m.E. courcher (cf. ME. ker-, keverchere), OF. couvrechier. Cf. Curshar.] A kerchief. — 1574 Edinb. Test. III. 118.
Sche levith … to … hir ȝoungest dochter … the ane half of all hir courchairis & lynning clathis 1575 Ib. III. 328 b.
Ane courchair of Holland claith
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