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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cavie, -y, n. Also: kavie. [Older Flem. kavie, M.Du., Du. and Flem. kevie.] A coop for fowls. Cf. hen-cavie. 1516 Edinb. B. Rec. I. 161.
Ane standand bed, and ane cavy to foulis 1554 Prot. Bk. J. Robeson 22.
Ane meit almorie, ane weschell almorie, with twa caveis 1589 Edinb. B. Rec. IV. 540.
Ane cavie for twa fowlis 1655 Edinb. Test. LXVIII. 63.
Ane old beif stand … & ane kavie 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII. 368.
In the hen house. 2 cavies. Several timber nests