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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Karding,) Kairding, vbl. n. [Carding vbl. n.1] Dressing (of cloth, wool, etc.) with cards. — 1595 Conv. Burghs I. 468.
The abuise of walkeris in kairding and raxeing of claith 1637 Aberd. B. Rec. III. 110.
To pay to the saids persones for kairding and spynning of ewery stane weycht of wool … fourtie schillings
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