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Surgell, adj. (?) — 1705 Old Ross-shire I 145.
To you at Chanry two pairs little gloves … To maister of the superplus of the 6 hyds dress … Mor 2 pairs staigs … To you 3 pairs whyt gloves 12 s. To you at Brain a pair chiv[inings] and a pair surgell staigs
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