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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1587-1608, 1663
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(Keking-,) Kei(c)king-glas, n. A looking-glass. — 1587 Edinburgh Testaments XVIII. 54.
Aucht of keiking glasis, price of the pece xij d. 1608 Ib. XLIV. 67.
Ane keiking glas 1663 Kirkcudbrigkt Min. Bk. 188.
Ane large keicking glas mulered with eibonie and caice conform; ane uther keicking glas indented with the mother of pearle
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