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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gaz(e, n. [F. gaze. Cf. Gawis, Gais.] Gauze. — 1675 Stirling Comm. Good MS. 94 b.
Halfe ane elne of gaz for sifting the wax 1678 Ib. 123.
The clerk gott ane peice of gaze to putt his waxe and roset throw 1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 100.
For 2 gaze hoods to the bairns 1689 Ib. 112.
To pay … for her mothers gaze hood