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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Girkienet, n. [Dim. of girkin. In later use as jerkenet, jirkinet.] ‘A kind of bodice worn by women’ (J). — c1686 Depred. Clan Campbell 32.
2 coats, 2 shirts, 3 girkienets, 2 playds
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