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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vais, Wais, Was(e, n. [e.m.E. vasse (1563), vase (1629), F. vase.] A vase. — 1562 Inv. Q. Mary 56.
Ane quhite vais, ane cowp of jasp 1568 6th Rep. Hist. MSS App. 644/1.
Tua laigh cowpis with ane couer, ane wais and thre chandlaris, all gilt … tua wasis, thre cupis with coueris, new wark gilt 1578 Inv. Wardrobe 241.
Tua blew flaconis garnist with tyn … Ane quhite vais ane coup of jasp with the cover