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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1670-1691
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Mort-chist, Morth-chist, Mort-chest, n. [Chist n. 2.] = Mort-kist n. — 1670 Glasgow Weavers 82.
Mortchist 1672 Ayr & W. Coll. IV. 101.
Mort chists 1676 Kirkcudr. B. Rec. MS. 5 Jan.
Twellff pundis Scots for ane morth chist to the said Thomas his umquhill spous 1684 Glasgow B. Rec. III. 356. 1691 Ib. IV. 4.
For mort chests to some persones
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