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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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(On-,) One-carwit, p.p. [Carve v. Cf. e.m.E. vncaru'd (a 1592).] Not carved or cut. — 1577 Crail B. Ct. 17 Oct.
That all flescharis … presentyng ony flesche to be sauld … present the samin one carwit
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