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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Schaftit, Shafted, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. shafted (1586); Schaft v.] Furnished with a shaft or handle. — 1585 Elphinstone Mun. 193/1.
Tuentie schaftit pikis a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 521.
He should hav ane long shafted spoone that sups caill with the devill
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