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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Scaldry, n.2 Also: scouldrie. [Scald v.1] A scalding-house (‘a room in which utensils or the carcasses of animals are scalded’ (OED)). — 1672 Mylne Master Masons 179.
To build the said kitchens baikhouss and pastrie rowmes scouldrie and others necessare office-houss 1676 Ib. 192.
Kitchens paistrie roomes scaldries
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