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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1503-1506, 1592
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Kerv-, Kerw-, Kerfit, a. [e.m.E. kerued (1526). Cf. Carvit and Karvit.] Carved, ornamented with carving. — 1503–4 Treasurer's Accounts II. 223.
For ane baislar with the kervit helf 1506 Glasgow Dioc. Reg. II. 152.
The gest at the siloure standis in to be hewin and graithit … with tua frontellis, … schorne and kerfit werk 1592 Edinburgh Testaments XXIV. 213 b.
My kerwit chyre
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