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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1647-1686
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Knapseck, -sack, n. [e.m.E. knapsack (1603), e.m.LG. and Du. knapsack.] A knapsack. — 1647 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 73.
That the toun suld furnishe … each suldier a knapseck for carieing provisioun 1686 Stuart Joco.-Ser. Disc. 16.
Gi' me your cloakand knap-sack (gl. cloak-bag) too
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