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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Kace, Kais, Keis, Kes, varr. of Cace n.² and Case n.² (a case or receptacle) q.v. for further examples of these and other spellings in k-. —(a) 1511 Treas. Acc. IV. 317.
Half ane elne canves to be ane kace to ane culvering 1598 Lennox Mun. 356.
I haif coft twa pair spectakillis, within kace(b) 1541–2 Treas. Acc. VIII. 51.
For ane kais to ane sey pece, ane kais to ane toysting pan, and for ane kais to four ladillis 1649 Wemyss Chart II. 234.
My piktor kais(c) 1567 Bamff Chart. 70.
Ane keis of kamis, price xxx d.(d) 1645 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. III. 43.
A striking knok with the kes furnishit 1683 Wemyss Chart. 255.
My picter kes